Great moments in history and popular culture happen every day, and ON THIS DAY will share a few of them with you. We’ll also point you to related resources in our collection, helping you to discover classic films, musical favorites, and historical tidbits. The primary focus will be on our e-material – e-books, e-audio, and downloadable and streamable music and film – but physical books and DVDs will also be part of the fun.

	On this day in 1819, Queen Victoria was born. She would rule over the United Kingdom for more than 63 years, from 1837 to 1901. She had nine children and 42 grandchildren, many of whom married into other noble families; as a result, she had been called "the grandmother of Europe." Kate Williams' Becoming Queen Victoria tells the story of Victoria's childhood and her ascension to the throne; it's available as an e-book from OverDrive
	On this day in 1949, Jim Broadbent was born. For 35 years, Broadbent has been one among the most reliable character actors in Hollywood and London. He's comfortable in both comedy and drama, period pieces and contemporary stories. His roles have included W.S. Gilbert (in Topsy-Turvy), Boss Tweed (Gangs of New York), Denis Thatcher (The Iron Lady), and King William IV (The Young Victoria) -- and those are just the historical figures! In The Borrowers, Broadbent plays the head of a family of the tiny people who secretly live among us; it's available for streaming at Hoopla.
	And on this day in 1967, Heavy D was born. He was a rapper, actor, and record producer. Heavy D was the leader of the 90s hip-hop group Heavy D and the Boyz, best remembered for their 1991 hit "Now That We Found Love." He was among the first rappers to collaborate with a pop singer when he appeared on Janet Jackson's record "Alright." The 2008 Heavy D solo album Vibes is available for streaming or download at Freegal.