August 5, 1805

Missouri History Today is a regular feature of missourilife.com that chronicles the Show-Me State's history day by day. What dates, events, or accomplishments are we missing from our collection?

Covered wagon stopped under a sunny, blue sky.

December 13, 1798

This is the birthday of Joseph Rutherford Walker, one of the greatest of all the westward explorers and a Missourian from Independence.

Statue of famed Missouri explorers Lewis and Clark.

Lewis and Clark Expedition Returns

On September 23, 1806, the Lewis and Clark expedition returned to St. Louis.