Tennessee Williams is Born: March 26, 1911
Tennessee Williams was born on this date in 1911. Although born in Mississippi, he grew up in St. Louis, where his family moved in 1918.
Horton Smith Wins the First-Ever Masters March 25, 1934
Missouri native Horton Smith claimed victory on this date at the inaugural Augusta National Invitational, which later became known as The Masters.
State Supreme Court Ends Deliberations on Blue Laws: March 10, 1963
On March 4, 1928, the Bunion Derby, an 84-day footrace along the 3,422 mile length of the new Route 66 began.
Missouri History Today January 31, 1848: Mapmaker John C. Fremont Court-Martialed Amid California Dispute
Missouri History Today January 31, 1848: Mapmaker John C. Fremont Court-Martialed Amid California Dispute
Missouri History Today January 30, 1822: Becknell Party Returns from Profitable Santa Fe Trail Journey
Missouri History Today January 30, 1822: Becknell Party Returns from Profitable Santa Fe Trail Journey
Missouri History Today January 29, 1944: Margaret Truman Christens USS Missouri In Naval Ceremony
Missouri History Today January 29, 1944: Margaret Truman Christens USS Missouri In Naval Ceremony
Missouri History Today January 28, 1919: Pharmacist Alvah C. Williams Writes Missouri Historical Society
Missouri History Today January 28, 1919: Pharmacist Alvah C. Williams Writes Missouri Historical Society
Missouri History Today January 27, 1999: Pope John Paul II Celebrates Mass With Thousands In St Louis
Missouri History Today: January 27, 1999 Pope John Paul II Celebrates Mass With Thousands In St Louis
Missouri History Today January 26, 1900: Missouri Messenger Highlights African-American Baptist Community
Missouri History Today January 26, 1900: Missouri Messenger Highlights African-American Baptist Community