On January 9, 1862, the first coal lights were installed in Frederick. On January 9, 1916, John D. Ahalt, who founded and operated Ahalt's Distillery in Burkittsville, died. He was born February 24, 1848. 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 (wasps65@earthlink.net)