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.
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On this day in 1846, composer Oscar Hammerstein II was born. Among the classic musicals he wrote with Richard Rodgers is the musical-for-television Cinderella. You can stream the 1965 version, starring Lesley Ann Warren, at Hoopla. |
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Jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Mary Lou Williams was born on this day in 1910. Her album At Rick's Cafe Americain is available for streaming or download at Freegal. |
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And California poet Gary Snyder was born on this day in 1930. Choose any of his several volumes of poetry from our collection, and you're sure to be delighted. |



