On February 3, 1799, Francis Thomas, who would become governor of Maryland, was born near Petersville. On February 3, 1922, a contract was awarded to Lloyd C. Culler Construction for a 6-room addition to Boys High School for $35,000. This school building became Frederick High School in the fall of 1922 and was later known as The Elm Street School. On February 3, 1956, Camp Detrick became Fort Detrick. On February 3, 1968, Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee, who was superintendent of The Maryland School for The Deaf from 1918 until his retirement in 1955, died at his home near Glenville, Minn., following a lengthy illness. On February 3, 1986, seven employees of The Rotorex Corporation plant near Walkersville were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. On February 19, an additional 19 employees were hospitalized after they were overcome by methyl chloride fumes. The plant was then closed for 5 days. 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)