October 26, 2021
October 26, 1909
A massive crowd gathers on the Cape Girardeau riverfront as President William Howard Taft’s flotilla arrives on the Mississippi River for a visit.
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October 25, 2021
October 25, 1999
On this date in Missouri history, a plane crash claims the life of Springfield professional golfer Payne Stewart.
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October 24, 2021
October 24, 1962
This date in Missouri history: Schools in Missouri are practicing emergency plans in case of a nuclear attack as the Cuban Missile Crisis heats up, affecting businesses and…
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October 23, 2021
October 23, 1992
This date in Missouri history: Two men wearing stocking masks and white overalls rob a Brinks Security guard at United Missouri Bank at 10 South Broadway in downtown St. Louis,…
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October 22, 2021
October 22, 1858
This date in Missouri history: The first eastbound Butterfield Overland Stage passed through Springfield on its return trip from San Francisco.
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October 21, 2021
October 21, 1942
The Ha Ha Tonka Mansion, built on the cliffs high above the Niangua River, catches fire, leaving behind the ruins that are still visible near Camdenton.
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October 20, 2021
October 20, 1803
The U.S. Senate approves the Louisiana Purchase that adds more than 800,000 acres of land – including what would become Missouri – to more than double the size of the United…
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October 20, 2021
October 20, 1803
This date in Missouri history. The U.S. Senate approves the Louisiana Purchase that adds more than 800,000 acres of land – including what would become Missouri – to more than…
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October 19, 2021
October 19, 1955
This date in Missouri history: The Globe-Democrat reported on the new Military Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. The commander said the building was constructed in such a way…
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October 18, 2021
Eight Statues in Missouri
Our statues help us understand our history, and ourselves.
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