Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 19

1. The Falls Church City Public Schools Board will vote at 7:30 this morning on member of the board.
2. The Planning Committee for the 2012 Falls Church City Memorial Day Parade and Festival seeks nominations for the Grand Marshal. Suggestions should be submitted to Jenny Paxton in the Recreation and Parks Department at jpaxton@fallschurchva.gov or 703-248-5199 (TTY 711).
3. On this day in 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes sets transcontinental air record (7-hours, 28-minutes and 25seconds).
4. On this day in 2010, United States Navy troops land near the Haitian presidential palace, bringing food, water, and equipment to aid victims of the earthquake.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with actor Shawn Wayans (41-years-old) and television chef Paula Deen (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!