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Missouri History Today

May 29, 1974

by Missouri Life

Five people were killed by lightning in one day in St. Louis County. Four were Freshman girls at JFK High School in Manchester.

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.

Photo // Skitterphoto (pixabay.com)