December 3, 1907
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch became the first newspaper in the country to deliver its papers by automobile.
December 2, 1913
St. Louis Mayor Kiel signed an ordinance establishing a zoo in St. Louis in Forest Park. The idea was almost killed because of a lawn-mowing dispute.
Toy Drive Blessings
Fast Lane Classic Cars and Dokaj Foundation team up to benefit St. Louis children in need.
December 1, 1904
David Francis said, "Farewell to all thy splendor." and threw a switch closing the World's Fair in St. Louis.
November 26, 1939
Singer Tina Turner was born on this day in Tennessee. However, around age eleven, her family relocated to St. Louis, the same location where she got her start in the music business.
November 27, 1911
David Margulois was born in St. Louis. After changing his name to David Merrick, he produced Hello Dolly, 42nd Street, Gypsy, and more. In all, his nearly 100 shows earned him eight Tony awards.
November 22, 1980
Kenneth Swyers of Overland slid down the north leg of the Arch to his death. He had parachuted to the top of the Arch as a publicity stunt, but the wind caught his chute and sent him down the side.
November 12, 1878
The St. Louis School Board fired a male teacher who had filed for divorce. Discussion of such a scandal was sure to bring harm to the students. Of course, women teachers weren't allowed to be married in the first place.
November 9, 1802
Elijah Lovejoy was born on this date. Lovejoy was a crusading newspaper publisher, who got his start in St. Louis, and he was abolitionist who was killed when a mob came to break up his press in Alton, Illinois.