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Missouri History Today

Missouri History Today May 20, 1770: The Spanish government officially assumes control of the Territory of Louisiana.


Missouri History Today May 19, 1907: More than 50,000 Kansas Citians turn out for the grand opening of Electric Park.


Missouri History Today May 18, 1896: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Comes To St. Louis.


Missouri History Today May 17, 1956: Elvis has left the building … but is found and performs in Springfield.


Missouri History Today May 16, 1840: The birthday of freed slave and activist James Milton Turner. Or is it?


Missouri History Today May 15, 1841: First California-bound wagon train departs Independence.


Missouri History Today May 14, 1998: Thousands of people gathered in downtown St. Louis to send off “Seinfeld.”


Missouri History Today May 13, 1946: Missouri will be first state to ring in car phones.


Missouri History Today May 12, 1925: Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra is born in St. Louis.


Missouri History Today May 11, 1940: The beautiful fountain across from Union Station in St. Louis is dedicated.


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