Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

One more day until the weekend hits.

  1. The City of Falls Church Retirement Board Meeting will be held at City Hall at 6 p.m.
  2. John Thackery and Popa Chubby will perform at the State Theatre at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
  3. On this day in 1929, Persia and Iraq sign friendship treaty.
  4. On this day in 1990, Egyptian and Moroccan troops land in Saudi Arabia to prevent Iraqi invasion.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with wrestler Hulk Hogan (58-years-old) and the late author of “Roots,” Alex Haley (90-years-old). Happy birthday!

If there is something we missed and you feel should be in our Five Things, let us know in the comment box below. We would love to have your input!


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