Kansas City Royals Play Their First Game: April 8, 1969
The Kansas City Royals played their first game in team history on this date.
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Tom Pendergast is Indicted: April 7, 1939
Democrat political boss, Tom Pendergast, was indicted on income tax charges. Prior to this he had almost complete control of Kansas City and the state Capitol was known as "Uncle…
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McDonald County Secedes: April 6, 1961
No, that date isn't supposed to read "1861," McDonald County set down a path that would lead to their seceding and becoming an independent territory on this date in 1961.
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Stephens College Fashion: A Retrospective
For nearly ninety years, the Stephens College fashion program has been a standout. As the program prepares for its eightieth fashion show, faculty, students, and alumnae reflect…
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April 4, 1928
Marguerite Ann Johnson was born in St. Louis. Better know as Maya Angelou, she went on to be nominated for Pulitzer Prize in poetry and a Tony Award and to win three Grammys.
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A Panorama of Wild Treasures at Taum Sauk State Park
A favorite of conservationists and Scouts, this hilly hideaway in the St. Francois Mountains features a number of special superlatives: highest mountain peak and tallest waterfall…
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Words to Grow On
David L. Harrison, Missouri’s poet laureate through 2025, has spent a long career writing books for children. In this Q&A, the nonagenarian scribe shares his creative routine,…
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Family Vacation Bliss: Create Memories in Benton County, MO
Picture this: Your kids' excited chatter fills the car as you escape the daily grind. Laughter echoes through the air as you explore small, vibrant towns, beautiful lake views,…
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