On This Day: May 6

Welcome to ON THIS DAY! Each day, we'll look at a few moments from history and popular culture. We'll show you where you can rediscover classic movies and music, or read more about great moments in history. We'll point you to e-books, downloadable and streamable music, e-audio, magazines, and of course, we haven't forgotten about physical books or DVDs.

	On this day in 1940, John Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Grapes of Wrath. Enjoy the book in print, as an OverDrive e-book, or in a dramatic adaptation by L.A. Theatre Works, available for streaming at Hoopla.
	The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public on this day in 1889. Plan your trip to Paris with e-book travel guides.
	And on this day in 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. Listen to Bannister talk about that feat on Voices of Olympic Track Greats, available for streaming or downloading at Hoopla.

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