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Nov. 19

On November 19, 2010 the old Paseo Bridge in K.C. was closed in favor of its new replacement. 

Nov. 18

November 18, 1928, was the debut of Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney was quoted as saying, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.” He was talking, of course, about Mickey Mouse, who made his debut in Disney’s first sound-synchronized animated film, Steamboat Willie. Disney’s impact on generations of children is impossible to measure, and his career started in Missouri.

Nov. 17

On November 17, 2019 fourteen-year-old Alec Ingram (Washington, MO) was dying of bone cancer.  His last wish was to have sports cars in his funeral procession. So, on this day, 4,500 sports cars and classic cars lined up and drove from Eureka to Washington and gave Alec the sendoff he had requested. 

Nov. 16

On November 16, 1818, Saint Louis University is founded as the oldest college west of the Mississippi.

Nov. 15

On November 15, 1964, the drenching rains turned Sportman’s Park into a muddy mess.  The yard markers were obliterated and players became unrecognizable.  The Football Cardinals played the NY Giants in a 10-10 tie. The game will forever be remembered as The Mud Bowl. 

Nov. 14

On November 14, 1926 the paving of Route 66 between Springfield and Joplin was completed. For several years, getting between the two cities in southwest Missouri had been unusually complicated, as there was no direct route available.

Nov. 13

On November 13, 1762, Spain gained the Louisiana Territory from France in the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 

Nov. 12

On November 12, 1998 the stars came out at the Campbell 16 Cine in Springfield as Brad Pitt held the debut of his new film, Meet Joe Black, in his hometown.

Nov. 11

On November 11, 1930 newspapers were reporting that the new parrot at the St. Louis Zoo was cursing visitors and telling them to go to Hell. He would be removed from display. 

Nov. 10

November 10, 1974 is the first game of the NBA Kansas City Kings 

Nov. 9

November 9, 1935 is the birthday of Hall of Fame Cardinal’s pitcher, Bob Gibson.  

Nov. 8

On November 8, 1917, after the all-male Kansas City Bar Association repeatedly turned her away, Mary Tiera Farrow and 20 other female lawyers formed the Women’s Bar Association of Kansas City.

Nov. 7

On November 7, 1967 an icon is born when St. Louis radio station KSHE plays “White Rabbit” by the Jefferson Airplane as the first song, following their format switch to rock ‘n’ roll music.

Nov 6

On November 6, 1989, Tina Isa was stabbed to death by her father saying, “Die my daughter, die,” while her mother held her arms.

Nov. 5

November 5, 1796 is the birthday of U.S. Senator Lewis Fields Linn.  Following a distinguished career several counties and towns across the western U.S. were named for him.

Nov 4

On November 4, 1925, Doris Roberts (Doris May Green) was born in St. Louis.  She is best known as Ray Barone’s mother and Frank’s “trophy wife” on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.

Nov 3

On November 3, 1968, Cardinals sportscaster, Harry Caray was hit by a car on Kingshighway.

Nov 2

On November 2, 1920 the “good roads” amendment was passed to build and improve the state’s roadways and bridges. 

Nov 1

On November 1, 1914, the first train arrived at Union Station in K.C. 

Oct 31

On October 31, 1924, the Lexington Bridge across the Missouri was opened. In 2005 it was replaced with a more modern structure.

Oct 30

October 30, 1877 is the Birthday of Irma Rombauer of St. Louis. Her cookbook, The Joy of Cooking, has been in print continuously since 1936.

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On August 30, 1904, the Great Olympic Marathon debacle unfolds at the Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis, Mo.

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On August 30, 1904, the Great Olympic Marathon debacle unfolds at the Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis, Mo.

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On August 30, 1904, the Great Olympic Marathon debacle unfolds at the Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis, Mo.

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On August 30, 1904, the Great Olympic Marathon debacle unfolds at the Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis, Mo.

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St. Louis really had the world’s attention during the summer of 1904 as it hosted not only the World’s Fair but also the Games of the III Olympiad. On August 29, 1904, the Olympics Games officially begin in St. Louis.

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On August 26, 1873, the first free kindergarten in the country opens in Carondelet. Susan Blow taught the children in the morning at the Des Peres School, while educating the teachers in the afternoon.

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How did Sedalia, Missouri get its name? The founder was George Rappen Smith. So where did “Sedalia” come from?

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When you hear the word “bodybuilder,” do you think of Bernarr Macfadden? You should. He was born on this date in 1868.