It was on this day in 1945 that the English musician, Pete Townshend, was born in London. On today's "A Day in the Life" we focus on his life and times up until he smashed his very first electric guitar--a moment that changed music history forever

On this day in 715, Gregory the Second became Pope. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the origins Gregorian Chant and the various Popes Gregory associated with it.

It was on this day in 1978 that The Buddy Holly Story premiered in the united states. The film starred a 33 year old Gary Busey in the title role portraying the legendary bespectacled early rock and roll star from the age 19 to his tragic death at age 22. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore Busey's musical contributions to the film and the world at large.

On this day in 1911, the Austrian composer and conductor, Gustav Mahler, died at the age of 51 of a heart valve infection. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", find out what you might need to perform his 6th Symphony and his connection to Sigmund Freud.

It was on this day in 1965 that the FBI concluded its investigation on the song, "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the origins of the song and learn of the hysteria caused by what people imagined the lyrics to be.

Today in 1866, French composer and pianist, Erik Alfred Leslie Satie, was born in Honfleur, France. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the most enduring work of one of the central composers of the new minimalist style emerging out of Paris at the end of the 19th Century.

Today in 1929, the first awards ceremony for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—also known now as the "Oscars"—took place in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. On today's "A Day in the Life", we explore the history of recorded sound and music in film.

Today in 1922, actor Bernice Frankel was born in New York City. She would become best known in the 1970s as television star Bea Arthur, playing the title role in sitcom Maude and would go on to play Dorothy Zbornak in the 1980s staple The Golden Girls. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the musical side of the beloved actor.

It is Stevie Wonder's Birthday! Learn about his early life and career today on "A Day in the Life."

It was on this day in 1972 that the English rock band, The Rolling Stones, released a sprawling double album called "Exile on Main Street". On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the inspiration for the album and we learn who called it the first grunge album ever recorded.