Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 3

1. The City of Falls Church City Council will hold their retreat at George Mason High School starting at 7 p.m.
2. Today is waste day in the City of Falls Church.
3. On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain for "Indies".
4. On this day in 2000, the Republican Party nominated George W. Bush to run for president.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with NFL quarterback Tom Brady (33-years-old) and domestic diva Martha Stewart (69-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!