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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 19

The weekend has arrived!

  1. The George Mason Mustangs varsity football tam will play in their first scrimmage this season at 6 p.m. at home. 
  2. Check out Live Wire the Ultimate Tribute to AC/DC at the at 9 p.m.
  3. On this day in 1984, the Republican Convention in Houston nominates Ronald Reagan for president.
  4. On this day in 1995, after 5 days, Shannon Faulkner quits as first woman at the Citadel.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with actor John Stamos (48-years-old) and former President Bill Clinton (65-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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