Historical Events
- England cricket batsman Denis Compton scores career best 278 in 287 mins in 2nd Test win over Pakistan at Nottingham
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Czech Jaroslav Drobný beats Ken Rosewall of Australia 13-11, 4-6, 6-2, 9-7 for his only Wimbledon singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Wendy Schaal, American actress (It's a Living, Julie-Fantasy Is), born in Chicago, Illinois
About July 2, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
