On March 23, 1878, the telephone made its first appearance in Frederick at the Western Union Telegraph Office where Charles F. Kreh was the manager. On March 23, 1941, the Reverend Samuel S. "Toby" Johnston became rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick. On March 23, 1977, eight members of the Bernard E. Burkett, Jr., family died in a fire at their home on Walter Martz Road just north of Frederick City. 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)