Famous Birthdays
- Eduardo Bengoechea, Argentina, tennis star
- Hoogie Drexler, jockey
- Wendy B Lawrence, astronaut (STS 67, 86, sk:91), born in Jacksonville, Florida
Famous Weddings
- Belgian Albert, Prince of Liège marries Dona Paola, Princess Ruffo di Calabria in Brussels
Famous Divorces
Ernie Banks
MLB baseball player Ernie Banks (28) divorces Mollye Louise after 6 years of marriage
1959 Highlights
About July 2, 1959
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
- #1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin