5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 18

1)  Tide Watch —  Beachcombers and dog walkers take notice. Today's high tide is 10:48 a.m. (11:05 feet) and low tide is 5:05 p.m. (-1.78 feet)

2) Holiday Watch  — Monday, Feb. 21, is Presidents Day. Town offices and the library will be closed. The schools will be closed all week for winter break.

3) Big Blue Watch — Four Black and Blue wrestlers will compete in the state tournament starting today. The team is made up of members from both Swampscott and Marblehead High Schools.

4) Local History — 100 years ago on this date, a horse that belonged to Horace Feldman suddenly took ill on Essex Street near the cemetery. A vet was called to the scene and administered aid. The horse was then transported to the Stratton Stables for more attention. (Information from the Lynn Daily Evening Item.)

5) Today in Music History —  In 1959, Ray Charles recorded "What'd I Say." (Information from www.on-this-day.com)