On December 22, 1827, Col. Luke Tiernan Brien, who owned "Tyrone," where the Sabers and Roses Ball was held in 1862 in Urbana, and who was a pioneer in railroad construction in the mid-west after The Civil War, was born. He died November 25, 1912. "Tyrone" is now known as The Landon House. On December 22, 2002, former President George H. W. Bush shopped at the Giant Food Store on The Golden Mile in Frederick. Although surrounded by Secret Service agents, he stood in the check-out line like a regular citizen. He was on his way to Camp David to spend the holidays with his son, President George W. Bush, and other members of his family. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury <mailto:Wasps1965@comcast.net> Wasps1965@comcast.net