On June 23, 1833, President Andrew Jackson appointed Francis Scott Key as the U. S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. On June 23, 1836, Daniel Key, son of Francis Scott Key, was killed in a duel in Prince George's County, by another Naval Academy midshipman. He was 20. On June 23, 1927, Frederick Municipal Park, later named Baker Park, was dedicated. On June 23, 1946, thieves stole approximately $50 from parishioners of The United Brethren Church on West Second Street (now Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church) while Sunday services were in progress. The perpetrators stole the money from purses in the choir room. 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)