January 31, 1929
The second largest theater in the world opened on this date in St. Louis. The Fox Theater seats 4500 people.
January 30, 1982
On January 30th and 31st 1982, a blizzard occurred with the heaviest axis of snow blanketing St. Louis, Missouri with 21-24 inches of snow.
January 27, 1810
St. Louis officially organized citizens into fire companies. All able-bodied men were required to keep two sturdy buckets on hand and be ready to serve.
January 14, 1868
The only typewriter in the United States was in use in St. Louis as Charles Weller transcribed court notes
January 5, 1905
Employees taking down the World's Fair discovered the fine qualities of the snow-covered hill in front of what is now the Art Museum.
January/February Events Worth the Drive
Our picks include a film festival, an ice carnival, and a dance group performing to songs by the Beatles.
December 30, 1882
A fireworks factory exploded on the grounds of Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. Neighbors and fans had complained for years that it wasn't good to have an explosives factory next to a stadium.
December 23, 1932
Street lights burned all day in St. Louis because the smoke was so bad. The Depression was causing everyone to burn wood and cheap coal.
December 21, 1847
The very first telegraph was sent to St. Louis. It was sent to the Missouri Republican newspaper from Louisville.