Horton Smith Wins the First-Ever Masters March 25, 1934
Missouri native Horton Smith claimed victory on this date at the inaugural Augusta National Invitational, which later became known as The Masters.
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Bonds Are Issued to Build Our State Capitol: March 24, 1911
Legislation was signed and bond issues awarded on this day for the building of our present Capitol Building.
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Joplin is Incorporated: March 23, 1873
Joplin was incorporated on this day by the state, but it had already been there for a long and colorful time.
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From Dragons to Pandas: Animals Aglow Takes the St. Louis Zoo by Storm
Experience the magic of an Animals Aglow adventure at the Saint Louis Zoo! Over 60 dazzling Chinese lanterns illuminate pathways and showcase wildlife and Chinese culture.…
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Battle of the Hemp Bales
Take in all of the Civil War history that fills the Anderson House and the nearby 100-acre battlefield. Find out all about the Battle of Hemp Bales and relive what a field…
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St. Louisan Sends the First Tweet: March 21, 2006
Jack Dorsey, St. Louis native and founder of Twitter, sent the very first post on the platform (called a Tweet) on this date in 2006.
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Go Wild! Grow Native!
If you love gardening, you’ll love this plant sale, where five vendors will share all the reasons to prefer native plants, which are easier to care for and better for songbirds,…
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A Small State Park with a Big Geologic Story to Tell
Formed 50 millions years ago, this state park has geological treasures to share. Meander along one trail to see the flora of ten thousand years ago.
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Joseph Smith Writes Letter From Liberty Jail: March 20, 1839
Joseph Smith wrote the first part of his two-part Letter From Liberty Jail on this date in 1839.
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