Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about rockets or space would you like to hear?

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to fools would you like to hear?

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what dance tracks would you like to hear?

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with bird sounds in them would you like to hear?

CBS Records announced the stereophonic record; The Supremes enjoyed their fourth No. 1 hit; U2 were told to pipe down; Will Smith got jiggy with it; and Sarah Vaughan was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Minnesota punk songs would you like to hear?