June 2, 1997
On this date in history, Red Chaney, the Springfield entrepreneur who invented the drive-through window, dies. For 38 years he operated Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66.
June 1, 1971
On this date in Missouri history, the first nurses to graduate from Lincoln University were pinned.
May 31, 1995
On this date in Missouri history, the Missouri mule is named Missouri’s official state animal.
Web Extras: Tom Sawyer and Jefferson Highway
The 1973 film adaptation of Tom Sawyer, filmed entirely on location in Missouri, featured some very grand female stars, including one that was uncredited yet central to the story.
May 27, 1911
Vincent Price is born in St. Louis. One of America’s best-known character actors was born into a wealthy and influential family, with little indication of the type of fame that was to come.
May 22, 2011
On this date in Missouri history, an EF5 tornado devastates Joplin, killing at least 158 people.
May 21, 1947
On this date in Missouri history, Jackie Robinson makes his debut in St. Louis at Sportman’s Park.
