Today in 1964 Bob Dylan introduced The Beatles to marijuana. What happened that day and how did it forever influence the course of music history? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1940 Meredith Wilson--better known as the composer of the 1957 musical The Music Man--conducted his second symphony on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. How does this musical work pay homage to the Spanish Missions of his home state? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1968, Jimi Hendrix opened up Electric Lady Studios in New York City's Greenwich Village. What musicians played in this space before and after it became Hendrix's personal space for creativity? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

It is the birthday of Gene Simmons, born as Chaim Witz on this day in 1949. How did he come to be the long-tongued bassist for KISS? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Today we celebrate the birthday of Leon Theremin--born on this day in 1894--by exploring his singular contribution to the sound world of the 20th century: The Theremin. How did this spy influence The Beach Boys? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Lili Boulanger, younger sister of the well-known Nadia, was born on this day in 1893. The first woman to win the prestigious Rome Prize, Lili Boulanger was on a path to success before her untimely death at the age of 25. Hear her musical excellence on today’s “A Day in the Life.”

Today in 1965 Lawrence Parker, better known as the politically active hip-hop artist KRS-One was born Brooklyn New York. Idris Goodwin details his early years, including the origins of his name on this edition of “A Day in the Life.”

Today is the birthday of former President Bill Clinton. When did he first become interested in music and when did he first pick up the saxophone? And how might that saxophone have swayed his 1992 presidential victory? Find out on today's "A Day in the Life."

Today in 1997 Patrick Swayze received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the anniversary of Dirty Dancing. Learn about the film's music and Swayze's own contributions to the soundtrack on today's "A Day in the Life."

The first commercial disc was made on this day in 1982. Who was featured on this first recording and what was next for this new technology? Find out on this episode of "A Day in the Life."