August 7, 1897
The Fats and the Leans squared off for a baseball game in Hermann 125 years. Which team prevailed?
August 6, 1929
The Lake of the Ozarks owes its existence to the Osage River and the construction of Bagnell Dam, which began on this date in 1929.
August 5, 1805
Missouri History Today is a regular feature of missourilife.com that chronicles the Show-Me State's history day by day. What dates, events, or accomplishments are we missing from our collection?
August 3, 1931
William Lear, the Hannibal, Mo. native most associated with the Lear Jet, is credited with getting the patent for the first car radio in 1931.
August 2, 1937
On this date in Missouri history in 1937, the final trolley car parade took Springfield residents across the city one last time before the trolleys were retired.
July 31, 1981
Forty-one years ago today, the last Corvette rolled off the production line in St. Louis.
July 30, 1993
People were evacuated from south St. Louis on this date in 1993 as authorities feared propane tanks set loose by the Flood of '93 could explode.
July 29, 1929
What animal did milkmaids use to deliver Pevely Dairy products in St. Louis 90 years ago?
July 28, 2015
On this date in Missouri history in 2015, a man in rural Jonesburg killed a fifteen-foot python near his home.
July 27, 2003
Kansas City native Tom Watson cements his legacy as one of the greatest golfers of all time by winning the British Senior Open.