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.
June 8, 1982
Negro League and Major League pitching great Satchel Paige died on this date in Kansas City at the age of 75.
June 7, 1836
On this date in Missouri history, Missouri adds land with the Platte Purchase. As a result, the state's northwest corner grew by more than 3,100 square miles
June 6, 1865
On this date in Missouri history, the Drake Constitution is ratified. The new Missouri state constitution had provisions that were at odds with the US Constitution.