Politics & Government

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 9

Happy birthday, iPhone!

  1. City of Falls Church City Council will hold a meeting at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Here is the agenda.
  2. Christmas trees are collected free of charge on Wednesdays in January and February. Place your Christmas tree at the curb after removing plastic bags, rope, and all decorations, including tinsel.
  3. On this day in 1945, U.S. soldiers, led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur invaded the Philippines.
  4. On this day in 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with musician Dave Matthews (45-years-old) and actor Bob Denver (77-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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