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?

Diana Ross was born; Ranking Roger passed away; Soundgarden hits No. 1; Mott the Hoople get a new lease of life; Hall and Oates have their first No. 1 hit; U2's the Edge donates a favorite guitar to charity; Pink Floyd hit No. 1 in the all-time album charts; and Steven Tyler was born, Today in Music History.

Aretha Franklin was born; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, today in music history.

Nick Lowe was born; Billboard published its first U.S. LP chart; Elvis joined the Army; the Bee Gees had their 8th U.S. chart-topper; legendary Motown drummer Uriel Jones died; and Lou Reed was bitten by a fan, today in music history.

The Cars’ Ric Ocasek was born; Ruby and the Romantics' day arrived with a No. 1 hit on their first outing; John Lennon was ordered to leave the U.S.; Elvis began his final tour; and “I Will Survive” entered the U.S. National Recording Registry, today in music history.