In the mood for a good movie? Some toe-tapping music? A thrilling book? ON THIS DAY will lead you to new possibilities every day, tied to interesting moments from history and popular culture. Whether it’s streamable and downloadable music and film, e-books and e-audio, or physical books and DVDs, we hope you’ll find something to enjoy as you pick up a few bits of history each day.

	On this day in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. Parks became an icon of the civil rights movement when, in 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white passenger. There had been similar protests in other cities, but civil rights organizers believed that Parks would be the ideal plaintiff for a legal challenge against segregation; she was seen as a responsible family woman with a solid reputation in the community. Parks' legal case was delayed in state courts long enough that another case made it to the Supreme Court first, but her action was an important step in drawing attention to the unjust policies of segregation. In At the Dark End of the Street, Danielle L. Maguire examines Parks' history of civil rights activism, which began well before her famous bus protest; it's available as an e-book at OverDrive
	On this day in 1940, George A. Romero was born. Romero is a writer and director, principally of horror films. His best known works are the six movies in the Living Dead series, satirical zombie stories with an undercurrent of social commentary. Romero has also written comic books and video games related to the Living Dead series. The first of the Living Dead movies, 1968's Night of the Living Dead, is available for streaming at Hoopla.
	And on this day in 1953, Kitaro was born. He was among the earliest successful New Age musicians, and his music is strongly influenced by his Japanese heritage. Kitaro's music is often built around themes of spirituality and peace, most notably in the four volumes of the Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai series.Several of Kitaro's albums are available for streaming or download at Freegal.