Inside Walt Disney’s Life in Marceline
Walt Disney spent his boyhood years in Marceline, years he referred to as the best time of his life. Although the Disney family moved away in 1910, many of Walt's most beloved characters were inspired by his Marceline memories.
Cartoonist & University of Missouri Alumni Mort Walker is Born: September 3, 1923
Cartoonist Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey, and loyal University of Missouri Alum was born on this day. Beetle Bailey’s Camp Swampy was modeled after Missouri’s Camp Crowder where Mort Walker had been stationed.
Eugene Field is Born in St. Louis: September 2, 1850
“The Children’s Poet,” Eugene Field was born on this day in St. Louis. His boyhood home is now a the Eugene Field and Toy Museum at 634 South Broadway in St. Louis.
The Inventor of the Teleprompter is Born in St. Louis: August 14, 1919
Hubert "Hub" Schlafly was born in St. Louis. In 1950 he invented the teleprompter to help soap opera actors. It soon became the politician's best friend.
Actor & Kansas City Resident William Powell is Born: July 29, 1892
Legendary actor William Powell was born in Pennsylvania, though his family moved to Kansas City in 1907.
Molly Brown is Born: July 18, 1867
Today is the birthday of a legendary Missourian—the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown.
Inventor William Lear is Born Near Hannibal: June 26, 1902
William Powell Lear was born on this date near Hannibal.
Kathleen Turner is Born in Springfield: June 19, 1954
The "Romancing the Stone" actress was born on this date in 1954.
“Mother of Kindergarten” Susan Blow is Born in Carondelet: June 7, 1843
Educator Susan Blow, credited with founding the first successful kindergarten program in the US was born on this date in Carondelet.
Willard Duncan Vandiver, Who Linked Missouri to the Phrase “Show Me,” Dies: May 30, 1932
William Duncan Vandiver, congressman from Missouri who is perhaps most known for saying "I'm from Missouri, you've got to show me," died on this date in 1932.