Community Corner

Five Things to Know About Jan. 23

Anything can happen today!

Welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 23! Here are some interesting facts about today: 

1. On this date in 1973, President Richard Nixon announced a peace deal to end the Vietnam War. 

2. On Jan. 23, 1997, Madeleine Albright became the first female Secretary of State.

Find out what's happening in Lortonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

3. Famous Birthdays: Martial arts legend Sonny Chiba is 74; Dutch actor Rutger Hauer is 69; American actor Richard Dean Anderson is 63 and American actress Mariska Hargitay is 40.

Find out what's happening in Lortonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

4. Bring some hand warmers with you today. The weather will be cloudy with a high temperature of 26 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a chance of flurries in the evening, with a low temperature of 20. 

5. The South County Stallion Varsity wrestling team travels to Lake Braddock tonight to face the Bruins. Game time is 6:00 p.m.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here