On this date in history, the Lewis and Clark Expedition—also known as the Voyage of Discovery—sets out across Missouri to explore the lands west of the Mississippi.
St. Louis History
Antoine Saugrain, a French physician and scientist who played a significant role in the early history of St. Louis, was born on this date in 1763.
February 15, 1978 – St. Louis boxer Leon Spinks defeats “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali, to win the undisputed heavyweight championship title in a split decision. It was only the eighth professional bout for Spinks.
Birthday of St. Louis resident (as an adult), Charles Lindbergh who flew the Spirit of St. Louis.
Forty-one years ago today, the last Corvette rolled off the production line in St. Louis.
What animal did milkmaids use to deliver Pevely Dairy products in St. Louis 90 years ago?
Dwight Davis was a man who got things done, not just a star tennis player and the namesake of the Davis Cup.
Did cell phone service really begin 76 years ago? Find the answer with Missouri History Today at missourilife.com.
On this date in Missouri history, The National Saengerfest was underway in St. Louis.
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.
On this date in Missouri history, Jackie Robinson makes his debut in St. Louis at Sportman’s Park.
On this date in Missouri history, the Great St. Louis Riverfront Fire raged, eventually destroying more than 400 buildings and changing the face of the city.
Lawrence Berra took on the nickname “Yogi” because his friends thought he resembled a Hindu holy man they had seen in a movie.
On this date in Missouri history, African American entrepreneur Annie Pope Malone dies. She grew her small business into a household name in the early 1900s, making her one of the wealthiest women in St. Louis.
On this date in Missouri history, the St. Louis Motor Carriage Company is founded.
On this date in Missouri history, Thousands of bowling fans attend the groundbreaking for the International Bowling Hall of Fame.
On this date in Missouri history, the St. Louis Blues are sold by Ralston Purina to a group in Saskatchewan for $12 million. Fans were shocked and the NHL tried to block the deal, which eventually fell through.
On this date in history: The Beatles made their first concert appearance in St. Louis. They appeared in Kansas City on September 17.
The first parachute jump from an airplane takes place in St. Louis. U.S. Army Captain Albert Berry made history when he got into an airplane, took off from Kinloch Field, and then jumped out over Jefferson Barracks Army Base.
Albert Pujols signs a $100 million, seven-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. One of the top players of the 21st century and of all time, Pujols proved his value for 11 seasons, winning three National League MVP awards. But he shocked fans after the 2011 World Series title when he left St. Louis for a 10-year, $254-million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
On this date in Missouri history: The first Mardi Gras celebration is held in Soulard. St. Louis now has the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country, trailing only New Orleans.
The first TV station begins broadcasting in St. Louis. KSD was one of only 13 TV stations operating across the country at the time.
This date in Missouri history: Magician Harry Houdini introduced his famous “Milk Can Escape” while performing at the Columbia Theatre in St. Louis.
This date in Missouri history: One of the most famous guests in St. Louis history, Pope John Paul II, touched down at Lambert Airport for a 31-hour visit. The Pope was greeted by President Bill Clinton.
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The May Company announced the construction of the Southtown Famous-Barr, a massive, three-story department store being built at the corner of Chippewa Street and Kingshighway Boulevard in south St. Louis.
The steamboat Amaranth arrived in St. Louis carrying cholera. The city was bulging with people waiting for Spring so they could head west in the 1849 Gold Rush. The cholera spread quickly and one out of every ten people in the city died.
Birthday of actress, singer, and pin-up girl, Betty Grable from St. Louis. Lloyds of London insured her legs for $1 million.
The mayor of St. Louis approved plans to appoint 5,000 auxiliary police officers to help in the event of nuclear attack. Their jobs would be to patrol devastated areas.
