Famous Poet Visits Hometown
On January 16, 1933, T.S. Eliot, the noted poet born in St. Louis, visited his hometown for the first time in 19 years.
January 15, 1844 is the Birthday of Cole Younger
January 15, 1844, is the birthday of guerilla fighter and outlaw Cole Younger from Lee’s Summit.
Dizzy Dean Signed with the Cardinals
On January 14, 1932, the Cardinals signed 19-year-old Dizzy Dean to his first contract.
School Newspaper Worried about First Amendment Right
On January 13, 1988, the Supreme Court decided that school newspapers don’t have the same First Amendment protections as other news media. The case resulted from an offensive student newspaper that the Hazelwood faculty had censored.
January 12, 1951 is the Birthday of Rush Limbaugh
January 12, 1951, is the Birthday of Cape Girardeau resident Rush Limbaugh, the number one radio personality in America.
Official Seal of Missouri was Adopted
On January 11, 1822, a bill was adopted to create the official Seal of the State of Missouri.
First Flight of Ozark Air Lines
On January 10, 1945, Ozark Air Lines began service around Missouri. The first scheduled flights for Ozark Air Lines shuttled passengers between Springfield and St. Louis, intending to connect underserved communities in the Ozarks. Unfortunately, the first iteration of the airline was short-lived due to political and logistical issues and shuttered two years after launching.
Fire at Mizzou
On January 9, 1892, a fire engulfed Academic Hall on the campus of Mizzou. The massive blaze destroyed the original building on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia, leaving behind the six iconic columns as the only things standing.
Purina Company was Founded
On January 8, 1894, Ralston Purina is founded as the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company. William Danforth opened a small feed store near the St. Louis riverfront in 1894; the company became Ralston Purina in 1902.
