Restaurant Week, New Shops, and More in Kansas City
Venture out in the cold for one-of-a-kind dining experiences, a new (to KC) caffeine culture, and a shop dedicated to local goods.
January 1, 1914
Missourians Tom Benoist and Tony Jannus began the first scheduled passenger airline service in America.
December 31, 1821
Governor McNair signed a bill that designated the site for the City of Jefferson, which was to become the capital city for Missouri.
December 30, 2010
Devastating tornadoes touched down across southern Missouri striking Fort Leonard Wood, Robertsville, and Sunset Hills.
December 29, 1901
The World's Fair Company awarded a contract to construct a wooden tunnel to take the River Des Peres under the fairgrounds on this date in 1901.
December 28, 1874
The town of Fenton was incorporated. Its petition for incorporation claimed, "35 legal voters, 40 to 50 women, and about 90 children, with fair…
December 27, 1869
The composing room at Concordia Publishing House (on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Saint Louis) was put into operation.
December 26, 1707
Father Sebastian Meurin was born on this date. He started the first church in St. Louis and performed Missouri’s first marriage in Ste. Genevieve.