No Butter at the Market
On February 4, 1882, the Pierce City Weekly Empire declared no lard or butter in the market. They also said that “hen fruit” was 15 cents since the hens were on strike.
February 3, 1918 is the Birthday of Helen Stephens
February 3, 1918, is the birthday of the fastest woman in the world, Helen Stephens from Fulton, MO. Known internationally as “The Fulton Flash.”
Lake of the Ozarks Fills
On February 2, 1931, Lake of the Ozarks began to fill after the completion of Bagnell Dam.
Grand Masquerade in Antonia
On February 1, 1913, a Grand Masquerade was held at Adolph Hall in Antonia. “First class music” was furnished by Haefners Brothers Orchestra.
January 31, 1934 is the birthday of James Franciscus
January 31, 1934, is the birthday of actor James Franciscus, born in Clayton, Missouri. After graduating magna cum laude from Yale, he appeared on stage, in film, & TV.
St. Louis Rams Won Super Bowl
On January 30, 2000, St. Louis Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV. One of the most exciting Super Bowls ends with the Rams’ Mike Jones making a tackle as time ran out, allowing St. Louis to defeat the Tennessee Titans 23-16.
Capital Named Nation’s Most Beautiful Small Town
On January 29, 2014, Rand-McNally named Jefferson City, Missouri, the nation’s most beautiful small town.
January 28, 1919 is the Birthday of Theodore McMillian
January 28, 1919, is the birthdate of Theodore McMillian. In 1956, Governor Phil M. Donnelly appointed McMillian as the first African-American judge in Missouri. He had a very distinguished career as a judge and as an educator.
Plans for St. Louis Zoo Railroad
On January 27, 1963, plans were made for a miniature railroad in the St. Louis Zoo.
Kansas City Blues was Founded
On January 26, 1924, the National Football League franchised the team farthest west of all their teams, the Kansas City Blues.