June 18, 1949
On this date in 1949, Garroway at Large debuts on NBC. Dave Garroway, a University City native and Washington University graduate, was later the first host of the Today Show.
June 17, 1946
Did cell phone service really begin 76 years ago? Find the answer with Missouri History Today at missourilife.com.
June 16, 1954
On this date in Missouri history, the University of Missouri-Columbia baseball team won the national championship and the College World Series.
June 15, 1964
One of the most lopsided trades in baseball history happened on this day. Who was the pitcher the Cardinals traded to the Cubs to get Lou Brock?
June 14, 1991
On this date in Missouri history, the St. Louis area's list of entertainment venues grew.
June 13, 1921
On this date in Missouri history, the famous bear pits at the St. Louis Zoo were opened for public view.
June 12-14, 1872
On this date in Missouri history, The National Saengerfest was underway in St. Louis.
June 11, 1862
On this date in Missouri history, the Cape Girardeau-built Red Rover accepted its first patient. It was America’s first hospital ship.
June 10, 1821
On this date in Missouri history, Potosi’s Moses Austin died and the task of settling and forming the new Republic of Texas fell to his son, Stephen Austin.
June 9, 1913
On this date in Missouri history, a huge fire burned the northeast corner of the Square in Springfield.