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.
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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.
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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.
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