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, 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, 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, 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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Eight Statues in Missouri
Our statues help us understand our history, and ourselves.
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October 18, 1926
Legendary St. Louis Chuck Berry was born on this date. Berry wrote music for many groups, including The Beach Boys and The Beatles. Paul McCartney once said, "If 'Rock and Roll'…
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October 17, 1917
October 17, 1917. This date in Missouri history. Search crews begin going through the rubble after the Kansas City Stockyards fire.
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October 16, 2000
Today in Missouri history: Gov. Mel Carnahan dies in a plane crash near Hillsboro.
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October 14, 1985
One of the most famous radio calls in baseball history happened when St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith hit a game-winning home run against the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of…
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October 13, 1887
On this day in Missouri history, the Priests of Pallas parade, a week-long festival that was a remarkable sight and attracted big names to the city for decades, debuts in Kansas…
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