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Missouri History Today

October 7, 1918

by Missouri Life

On this day all schools, theaters, and public places in St. Louis were closed because of the deadly Spanish Flu.

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.