Missouri History Today April 26, 1863: Union troops repel a Confederate attack on Cape Girardeau.

Joe Buck

Missouri History Today April 25, 1986: During a live broadcast, Cards’ announcer Jack Buck puts his son Joe behind the mic — with no warning..

Missouri History Today April 24, 1990: The Hubble Space Telescope is launched into orbit.

Missouri History Today April 23, 1967: James Earl Ray escapes from the Missouri State Penitentiary.

Missouri History Today April 22, 1926: A shocking promotion appears in the Lebanon Rustic newspaper announcing a live baby giveaway.

Missouri History Today April 21, 1942: St. Louis native Lt. Edward Henry (“Butch”) O’Hare, receives the Medal of Honor.

Unearth Fun at This Earth Day Festival

Have you given going green the green light? Then have we got the perfect event for you – the annual Earth Day Music and Sustainability Festival on Saturday April 22 in Springfield. You won’t believe the iconic Missouri band that’s been lined up to headline!

Missouri History Today April 20, 1982: Thousands of bowling fans attend the groundbreaking for the International Bowling Hall of Fame.

Missouri History Today April 19, 1983: Ralston Purina sells the St. Louis Blues to a group in Saskatchewan for $12 million.

Kick up your heels at a swingin’ soiree

You may have gone dancing at a club, a reception hall, under a tent, in a gymnasium, even in a barn – but chances are, you've never gone dancing at a site like the one in Kansas City where a USO-style dance is being held on Saturday, April 22.