Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 9

1. Nationwide test of Emergency Alert System will be held at 2 p.m. today (those listening to the radio or watching TV will hear a "This is only a test" message; this is the first nationwide test of the system). For more information, click here.
2. The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation’s 7:30 p.m. meeting has been canceled.
3. On this day in 1940, Germany invaded Norway and Denmark in World War II.
4. On this day in 1980, the late Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declared a holy war against Iran.
5. If today is your birthday, you share it with former vice president Spiro Agnew (93-years-old) and actor Lou Ferrigno (60-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!