This Day in Missouri History

Explore the Missouri State Capitol: A Tour of History

The Magnificent State Capitol on the banks of the Missouri River There are some tours that you want to do…

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Henry Smith Pritchett: A Renaissance Man from Missouri

April 16, 1857: One of the nation’s “smartest and most interesting people” was born on a farm near Fayette. Henry…

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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat

April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City…

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This Day in Missouri History: Busch Stadium III Opens

On April 4th, 2006, Busch Stadium held its first game Busch Stadium III on April 4, 2006Courtesy of Fox Sports…

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This Day in Missouri History: Springfield and North Springfield Merge

April 4th, 1887: Springfield and North Springfield become one city. Historic View of Commercial StreetPublic Domain There is a reason…

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This Day in Missouri History: Branson Incorporated

April 1, 1912 - The City of Branson is Incorporated Historic Downtown Branson Branson has an amazing history that dates…

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Kansas City “Day in History”

March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city. Historic Downtown Kansas CityPublic Domain The largest city in the…

55 years ago

Route 66 History in Missouri

March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. Missouri Governor Henry Caulfield addresses…

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St. Patrick’s Day History and Festivities in Missouri

The Luck of the Irish Across the Show Me State Kansas City The Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade One…

55 years ago

History of Lambert’s Cafe

The Original Lambert's CafeCourtesy of Lambert's March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the "Home of Throwed Rolls." Lambert’s…

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