On October 17, 1859, the Frederick militia went to Harper's Ferry to put down John Brown's insurrection. On October 17, 1959, the Frederick County Board of Education authorized the funds necessary to operate Frederick Community College. On October 17, 2002, the Board of Trustees of Hood College voted to permit male students to board at the 109-year-old school, beginning in the 2003-2004 school year. Men were first admitted as day students in 1971. 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)