March 10, 1963
Missouri’s Supreme Court struck down the 138-year-old “Blue Law” prohibiting shopping on Sunday.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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