Five Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 22

1. Last day for Falls Church City Public Schools students until Jan. 3.
2. Registration for City of Falls Church residents for winter and spring classes starts Jan. 3; registration for non-residents starts Jan. 10. Don't miss this opportunity for exciting, fun, and educational classes and activities for adults and children.
3. On this day in 1988, South Africa signed accord, granting independence to South West Africa.
4. On this day in 1990, Lech Walesa was sworn in as Poland's first popularly elected president.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson (99-years-old) and former Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Carlton (67-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!