November 21, 1920 is the birthday of “Stan the Man”
November 21, 1920 is the Birthday of Hall of Famer, “Stan the Man” Musial. (Career batting average = .331.)
First National FFA Convention
November 20, 1928 was the very first National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City.
Paseo Bridge Closed
On November 19, 2010 the old Paseo Bridge in K.C. was closed in favor of its new replacement.
Debut of Mickey Mouse
November 18, 1928, was the debut of Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney was quoted as saying, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” He was talking, of course, about Mickey Mouse, who made his debut in Disney’s first sound-synchronized animated film, Steamboat Willie. Disney’s impact on generations of children is impossible to measure, and his career started in Missouri.
Sports Car Procession
On November 17, 2019 fourteen-year-old Alec Ingram (Washington, MO) was dying of bone cancer. His last wish was to have sports cars in his funeral procession. So, on this day, 4,500 sports cars and classic cars lined up and drove from Eureka to Washington and gave Alec the sendoff he had requested.
SLU was Founded
On November 16, 1818, Saint Louis University is founded as the oldest college west of the Mississippi.
The Mud Bowl
On November 15, 1964, the drenching rains turned Sportman’s Park into a muddy mess. The yard markers were obliterated and players became unrecognizable. The Football Cardinals played the NY Giants in a 10-10 tie. The game will forever be remembered as The Mud Bowl.
Paving of Route 66
On November 14, 1926 the paving of Route 66 between Springfield and Joplin was completed. For several years, getting between the two cities in southwest Missouri had been unusually complicated, as there was no direct route available.
Treaty of Fontainebleau
On November 13, 1762, Spain gained the Louisiana Territory from France in the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
Brad Pitt in Springfield
On November 12, 1998 the stars came out at the Campbell 16 Cine in Springfield as Brad Pitt held the debut of his new film, Meet Joe Black, in his hometown.