February 18, 1930
Elm Farm Ollie became the first cow to fly in an airplane. She took off from Bismarck, Missouri and flew to St. Louis.
February 15, 1978
St. Louisan, Leon Spinks, shocked the sports world when he beat Muhammad Ali in fifteen rounds for the World Heavyweight Crown. He and his brother, Michael, were the only brothers to ever hold world titles.
February 14, 1920
In Kansas City Rube Foster organized the Negro National League. Both St. Louis and Kansas City were among the original franchises.
February 9, 1951
Satchel Paige was signed to pitch for the St. Louis Browns at age 46. Between innings Paige lounged in a rocking chair near the dugout.
February 8, 1853
The state Legislature approved the incorporation of "Kirkwood Association" which was the first planned suburban community in the United States.
February 7, 1867
Birthday of writer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Wilder was born in Wisconsin but lived much of her life in Mansfield, MO.
February 5, 1911
Missouriís second capitol building in Jefferson City (fourth overall) was burned to the ground due to a lightning strike.
February 4, 1850
The “Town of Kansas” was incorporated in Missouri on this day. Today, we known it as Kansas City.
