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