Start of the Bunion Derby
On March 4, 1928, the Bunion Derby, an 84-day footrace along the 3,422 mile length of the new Route 66 began.
First Solo Flight Around the World
On March 3, 2005, Steve Fossett completed the first solo around-the-world flight.
Kansas City
On March 2, 1944, the Kansas City school board agrees to hire married women to teach. In the years around World War II, women were being allowed new opportunities in the workforce, due to a severe shortage of workers.
Olympic Star was Born
On February 27, 1881, Harry J. Kiener was born in St. Louis. Kiener was known for his boxing, wrestling and swimming and was a member of the U.S. track team at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis.
Ozark Show Announced
On February 26, 2016, Netflix announced it would be doing a new television series starring Jason Bateman. “Ozark” was to be a “dark drama” set and filmed around the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri laws made filming here prohibitive so it was played out in Georgia.
Marine Engineer’s Association Formed
On February 25, 1875, the Marine Engineer’s Association was formed in St. Louis.
Agricultural and Mines Schools Created
On February 24, 1870, the State Agricultural College and the Rolla School of Mines were created through the University of Missouri.
Kinderhook to Camden County
On February 23, 1843, the Name of the County of Kinderhook was changed to Camden.
Candlelight Vigil in Springfield
On February 22, 2014, over 10,000 people in and around Springfield turned out for a candlelight vigil and marched to honor 10-year-old Hailey Owens, who had been murdered earlier in the week.