This Day in Missouri History

Mizzou v. Illinois: Braggin’ Rights

December 10, 1980: The first Braggin’ Rights basketball game. The first Braggin' Rights game was held in St. Louis between…

55 years ago

History: Branson Appears on 60 Minutes

On December 8, 1991, 60 Minutes put Branson in the national spotlight. "If are wondering 'why Branson? 'no one knows…

55 years ago

Missouri’s Best Small Schools

Well, I was born in a small townAnd I live in a small townProbably die in a small townOh, those…

55 years ago

Walt Disney Chooses Orlando over Missouri

Disney World construction site in mid-1960s. November 22nd, 1963: The United States in in shock as President John F. Kennedy…

55 years ago

Current NHL Players from Missouri (2023-24)

Missouri hasn’t had a long history of producing professional hockey players until recently. And now, some of the best in…

55 years ago

Dewey Defeats Truman… The Missouri Story

President Harry S. Truman at St. Louis' Union Station holds up an election day edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune,…

55 years ago

The “Other” Great St. Louis Bank Robbery

10 S. Broadway with UMB Bank and Equitable Building (current day) Where is the stolen $847,000? This is a piece…

55 years ago

The Mississippi River Monster

It was August 19, 1877 and reports of a “sea serpent” were echoing across the frontier town of St. Louis.…

55 years ago

Westmoreland and Portland Place

Westmoreland and Portland Place are two historic private streets located in St. Louis. These streets are known for their grand…

55 years ago

Missourians in the NBA

Missouri high schools have produced an amazing number of professional athletes, especially in the last few years. There have always…

55 years ago

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