This Day in Missouri History

Brief History of Negro National Leagues

February 13, 1920: The Negro National League is formed in Kansas City. Paseo YMCA in Kansas CityPublic Domain A meeting…

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Brief History of Soulard

On February 10, 1841: Julia Soulard begins giving land to the City of St. Louis for use as a public…

55 years ago

Nelly’s Big Moment

February 1, 2004 Nelly performs at Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. Nelly performing at 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show Cornell…

55 years ago

Powell Hall History

January 24, 1968: Powell Hall converts from a movie theater to a Symphony Hall. Interior of the hall The St.…

55 years ago

The Platte Purchase

1837 - Missouri Annexes Northwestern Border with the Platte Purchase Map of Missouri Prior to Platte Purchase Prior to 1837,…

55 years ago

The Namesake for Raytown

January 18, 1808: William Ray is born. The name of William Ray may not be recognizable to most people, although…

55 years ago

Sara Evans Hits #1

January 17, 2001: “Born to Fly” hits number one for Sara Evans. Sara Evans was on top of the charts…

55 years ago

Mobile Phones Debuted in Missouri

1946: Mobile Car Phones made their nationwide debut in Missouri A Southwestern Bell worker testing mobile telephone service in St.…

55 years ago

Grant Wistrom Wins Lombardi Award

On December 11, 1997, Grant Wistrom wins the Lombardi Award as the nation’s top collegiate lineman. Courtesy of University of…

55 years ago

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

December 11, 1933: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art opened in Kansas City 2023 Marked the 90th anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins…

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