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Ml Web Mht June23

On this date in history, Martin McNally hijacked a plane at Lambert Airport in St. Louis, demanding $500,000 as a ransom for the plane and crew.

Silhouette image of the pope, illustrating Pope John Paul II visiting St. Louis in January 1999. Adobe Stock photo.

This date in Missouri history: One of the most famous guests in St. Louis history, Pope John Paul II, touched down at Lambert Airport for a 31-hour visit. The Pope was greeted by President Bill Clinton.