April 9, 1859

On this date Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) got his Mississippi River Boat Pilot License.


April 8, 1922

The Cardinals played the Browns and showed off their new uniforms. For the first time they had two birds on a bat with "Cardinals" underneath. 


Voting Poll direction sign

April 7, 1823

The first elections in St. Louis were held on this date. 


April 6, 1963

The McDonnell Planetarium opened on this day. 


Mayme Ousley

April 5, 1921

The citizens of St. James elected Mayme Ousley to be the first woman mayor in the state. This was just two years after women won the right to vote.


April 4, 2012

The city of Kennett was attempting an alligator roundup. Two years earlier a traveling salesman sold about fifty gators in the town and the "pets" were growing larger and more dangerous.


April 3, 1882

Jesse James was shot dead by Robert Ford, who was secretly working with Missouri Governor Thomas T. Crittenden. The assassination took place in St. Joseph, Missouri.


April 2, 1935

Kansas City jazz great, Bennie Moten died during a tonsillectomy. His band member, Count Basie took over as leader and introduced the world to "The Kansas City Sound."


April 1, 1912

Branson was incorporated on this date.


Missouri State Seal

March 30, 1945

Missouri's present Constitution became effective. It is our fourth.