May 23, 2019
May 23, 1874
The Eads Bridge across the Mississippi was opened for pedestrians. This privately funded bridge cost five cents to cross or, for ten cents, you could stay and "promenade in the…
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May 22, 2019
May 22, 1843
The first large wagon train (more than 1,000 people) left Independence for the Oregon Territory.
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May 21, 2019
May 21, 1856
The Missouri State Teachers Association was founded in Columbia. It was one of the nation's first organization for teachers.
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May 20, 2019
May 20, 1876
The St. Louis Globe merged with the St. Louis Democrat and, on this day, the first issue of the Globe-Democrat was sold.
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May 17, 2019
May 17, 1867
The Missouri Press Association was organized on this date.
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May 15, 2019
May 15, 1913
A large number of federal marshals left Springfield for the wilds of Ripley and Oregon counties to break up some illicit stills. These were said to be the last in Missouri. The…
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May 14, 2019
May 14, 1804
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (the Voyage of Discovery) left St. Louis to explore the unknown west.
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May 13, 2019
May 13, 1946
St. Louis became the first city in the nation to offer telephones in your car. A radio telephone was available for fifteen dollars a month.
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