On October 30, 1830, John Nelson, son of General Roger Nelson, was appointed a special minister to Naples by President Andrew Jackson. He was later appointed Attorney General of The United States by President John Tyler. On October 30, 1965, the worst traffic accident in Frederick County history occurred on U. S. 15 near Emmitsburg. Nine people died, including seven students at Mount Saints Mary's College. On October 30, 2005, the 75-80 Dragway in Monrovia was closed by owner Bill Wilcom after a 45-year run. 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)