What's the link between arch duke Franz Ferdinand, a race horse of the same name and some Scottish rockers? All will be revealed on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life.

Today in 1886, Arturo Toscanini conducted his first opera in Rio de Janeiro. This unstoppable force of the classical music world would go on to be one of the most famous music directors of all time. What were the roles of Giuseppe Verdi and Samuel Barber in his career? Find out on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Toady in 1911, film composer Bernard Herrmann was born in New York City. His best-known work was with Alfred Hitchcock, including the Psycho shower scene. What did this famous sequence originally sound like? And who were some of the other Hollywood directors to benefit from his musical talents? Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1969, Neil Diamond released the song "Sweet Caroline." Its cloudy origins and ongoing life at Fenway Park (Bap, bap, bahhhhh!) are explored on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1905 Pomp and Circumstance--the so-called "graduation march"--was performed for the first time at a commencement ceremony. Where does its title come from? And why was it performed on this day at Yale University? Find out with a quick listen to this episode of "A Day in the Life."

On this day in 1985, the United States government decommissioned Route 66 — America's main street — after almost 60 years in service connecting Chicago and Los Angeles. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we take in the sonic landscape of Route 66.

Today in 1988 Mike Tyson defeated Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. What music accompanied their brief bout? Take quick listen to this episode of "A Day in the Life." Bonus points if you can identify the final audio clip.

Today in 1880, "O Canada" was born in Quebec, Canada. What are its international roots and circumstances of its first performance? When did it get its English lyrics? And what does it all have to do with hockey? All this and more on this installment of "A Day in the Life."

It is June Carter Cash's birthday, born today in 1929. Learn about her musical pedigree and her accomplishments prior to and with eventual husband Johnny Cash on this installment of "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1943, Harold Spivacke, then Chief of the Music Division at the Library of Congress, wrote a letter to American composer, Samuel Barber about a recent performance of his String Quartet--Opus 11 in B minor. Find out what the letter contains and hear more about the work itself on this installment of "A Day in the Life."