Actress Mariska Hargitay, 62, was born on Jan. 23, 1964 in Santa Monica, Calif. She is best known for her role as Captain Olivia Benson on the NBC crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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January 23, 2026
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On This Day
1971 - In Prospect Creek Camp, Alaska, the lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was reported as minus 80 degrees.
Fact of the Day
As of 2025, the average 30-minute TV show contains 8 minutes of commercials, while an hour-long show contains 17 minutes of commercials. In the 1950s, commercials averaged 60 seconds per show.
Nature Oddities
At the Brookfield Zoo, a pink male cockatoo named Cookie lived to be 83. He is believed to be the oldest member of his species and one of the longest living birds on record.
Food and Drink
In the 18th century, turtle soup was a status symbol for the wealthy, but over-hunting green sea turtles led to mock turtle soup made from veal and beef.