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 1920, Walter Matthau was born. In his early movie and stage career, he was often cast as the heavy; it wasn't until he appeared on Broadway in The Odd Couple (and later in the movie version) that people realized he could be funny. He and Jack Lemmon were a popular comedy team, making ten movies together. Matthau never abandoned drama, though, and his rumpled curmudgeonliness was often put to good use as a policeman or detective. The 1974 thriller The Taking of Pelham One Two Three casts Matthau as a police officer coping with a hostage crisis on the New York subway; it's available for streaming at Hoopla.
	On this day in 1935, Julie Andrews was born. Her elegant grace and precise soprano voice made her one of the world's most popular theater and movie stars in the 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s, she frequently turned to television, in successful variety specials which paired her with (among others) Carol Burnett or the Muppets. And as Julie Edwards, she's also been a successful author of children's books. The album A Little Bit of Broadway is a collection of showtunes, some taken from Andrews' cast recordings, others from shows that she never actually appeared in; it's available for streaming or download at Freegal.
	And on this day since 1977, World Vegetarian Day has been observed. The day is designed to call attention to the environmental, health, and ethical benefits of a vegetarian diet. The magazine Vegetarian Times offers recipes, health information, and information on eco-friendly non-food products. Current and recent issues can be found at Zinio.