May 10, 1889
Three leaders of the Bald Knobbers were hanged on this day in Forsyth. The rope broke on one and he was taken back onto the scaffold and re-hanged.…
May 9, 1895
The little critters in the St. Louis drinking water were identified as a type of miniature crab. The Health Commissioner said that seeing them was…
May 8, 1867
The Missouri Women's Suffrage Club was organized for the purpose of gaining the right to vote for women. It was the first organization in the world…
May 7, 1974
The Gateway Arch welcomed its five-millionth visitor. It was a nine-year-old girl from Illinois. Among her special attendance prizes were a case of…
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May 4, 1876
A mass meeting called for the resignation of state lawmakers who favored the purchase of Forest Park. Opponents said that the park was too far from…
