Plato, on books:

 

A library of wisdom, is more precious than all wealth,

and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it.
Whoever therefore claims to be zealous of truth, of happiness, of wisdom or knowledge, must become a lover of books.
– Plato.

On this day in music history - The Spell, by Kevin Braheny and Tim Clark (1996)

 

The Spell

by Kevin Braheny and Tim Clark

was released on May 21, 1996.

On this day in movie history - Terminator: Salvation (2009)

Terminator: Salvation

directed by McG,

written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris,

was released in the United States on May 21, 2009.

Music by Danny Elfman.

Cast:

Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Jadagrace, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Jane Alexander, Michael Ironside, Ivan G’Vera, Chris Browning, Dorian Nkono, Beth Bailey, Victor J. Ho, Buster Reeves, Kevin Wiggins, Greg Serano, Po Chan, Babak Tafti, Bruce McIntosh, Treva Etienne, Dylan Kenin, Michael Papajohn, Chris Ashworth, Diego Joaquin Lopez, Greg Plitt, Omar Paz Trujillo, Terry Crews, Zach McGowan, Isaac Kappy, Boots Southerland, David Midthunder, Rafael Herrera, Maria Bethke, Marc Maurin, Anjul Nigam, Emerson Brooks, Lorenzo Callender, David Douglas, Joe Basile, Esodie Geiger, Roland Kickinger, Brian Steele, Chris Bentley, Scott Flick, John Gibbs, Linda Hamilton, Neil Harbisson, Casey Wayne Hupp, Luke Kearney, Shani Klein-Madden, Cynthia Lee, Gregory Leiker, Aaron Mastriani, Paul J. Porter, Frank Powers, Mark Rayner, Scott Wyman, Foued Zayani.

On this day in movie history - Death Hunt (1981)

Death Hunt

directed by Peter Hunt,

written by Michael Grais and Mark Victor,

was released in the United States on May 21, 1981.

Music by Jerrold Immel.

Based on the true 1932 case of Albert Johnson, a.k.a. the Mad Trapper of Rat River.

Cast:

Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Scott Hylands, Angie Dickinson, Henry Beckman, William Sanderson, Jon Cedar, James O’Connell, Len Lesser, Richard Davalos, Maury Chaykin, August Schellenberg, Dennis Wallace, James McIntire, Rayford Barnes, Maurice Kowalewski, Sean McCann, Steve Finkel, Denis Lacroix, Tantoo Cardinal, Amy Marie George, Steve Mirer.

On this day in movie history - Mystery House (1938)

Mystery House

directed by Noel M. Smith,

written by Sherman L. Lowe and Robertson White,

based on the novel The Mystery of Hunting's End by Mignon G. Eberhart,

was released in the United States on May 21, 1938.

Music by Howard Jackson.

Cast:

Dick Purcell, Ann Sheridan, Anne Nagel, William Hopper, Anthony Averill, Dennie Moore, Hugh O'Connell, Ben Welden, Sheila Bromley, Elspeth Dudgeon, Anderson Lawler, Trevor Bardette, Jean Benedict, Loia Cheaney, Stuart Holmes, Jack Mower, Paul Panzer, Eric Stanley.

Born on this day – Booker Bradshaw:

 

Actor

Producer

May 21, 1940 – April 1, 2003

Credits:

5 Weeks in a Balloon (1977); Alice Through the Looking Glass (1987); Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983); Bracken's World (1969); Carnival (1964); Coffy (1973); Columbo (1975); Diff'rent Strokes (1982); Ellery Queen (1976); Firehouse (1974); Galaxy Express 999 (1979); Get Christie Love! (1974); Gimme a Break! (1981–1983); Goldie Gold and Action Jack (1981); Good Times (1976); Here's Lucy (1968); I Am the Greatest!: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali (1977); Information Processing (1971); Insight (1969–1972); Julia (1969); Lazer Tag Academy (1986); Lucas Tanner (1975); McCoy (1976); McMillan & Wife (1975); Mister T (1984); Mod Squad (1968); Planet of the Apes (1974); Roll Out (1973); Showtime at the Apollo (1987); Skullduggery (1970); Some Kind of a Nut (1969); Star Trek (1968–1969); Tarzan (1966–1968); Tenafly (1973); The F.B.I. (1969–1970); The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966); The Jeffersons (1976); The Name of the Game (1970); The Richard Pryor Show (1977); The Rockford Files (1977); The Strawberry Statement (1970); The Wide World of Mystery (1973); Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980).

Born on this day – Alice Drummond:

 

Actress

May 21, 1928 – November 30, 2016

Credits:

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Advice from a Caterpillar (1999); After.Life (2009); American Playhouse (1980); Animal Behavior (1989); Another World (1979); Awakenings (1990); Boston Legal (2005); Chronic Town (2008); Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2019); Commandments (1997); Dark Shadows (1967); Daybreak (1993); Doubt (2008); Earthly Possessions (1999); Ed (2002); Eyewitness (1981); Frannie's Turn (1992); Friends (1994); Funny Farm (1988); Furry Vengeance (2010); Ghostbusters (1984); Grace Under Fire (1994); Great Performances (1977–1984); Hide in Plain Sight (1980); House of D (2004); I.Q. (1994); I'll Take You There (1999); In & Out (1997); Jeffrey (1995); Joe Gould's Secret (2000); Just in Time (1996); Just the Ticket (1998); Kate & Allie (1988); King of the Gypsies (1978); Law & Order (1994); Lenny (1990–1991); Love, Sidney (1981); Man on a Swing (1974); Mitch Albom's for One More Day (2007); Money for Nothing (1993); Money, Power, Murder. (1989); Motherhood (2009); N.Y.P.D. (1968); NET Playhouse (1970); New York News (1995); New York Television Theatre (1970); Night Court (1984–1987); Nikki and Alexander (1989); Nobody's Fool (1994); Office Killer (1997); One Life to Live (1979–1980); Open House (2011); Park Place (1981); Particular Men (1972); Pieces of April (2003); Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters / Music Video (1984); Running on Empty (1988); Ryan's Hope (1978); Sanctuary of Fear (1979); Spin City (2000); Synecdoche, New York (2008); Tales from the Darkside: The Movie / Cat From Hell (1990); The 24th Annual Tony Awards (1970); The American Parade (1975); The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982); The Best of Families (1977); The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1989); The Dog Lover (1962); The Equalizer (1986); The Honeymooners (2005); The House on Carroll Street (1988); The Jury (2004); The Love Letter (1999); The Rising Place (2001); The Suicide Club (1987); Thieves (1977); 'Til There Was You (1997); To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995); Trinity (1998); Video Games Awesome! (2014); Walking and Talking (1996); Where the Heart Is (1973); Where's Poppa? (1970).