April 17, 1892
Fountain Day begins in Kansas City, which ranks behind only Rome, Italy, in the number of fountains in one city. There are now more than 200 fountains across the city.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
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