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…

56 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…

56 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…

56 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…

56 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.…

56 years ago

Brief History of Springfield

Springfield, Missouri, is a city located in the southwestern part of the state. It is the third-largest city in Missouri…

56 years ago

Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri

 Missouri is home to several notable tall structures, including monuments and office buildings. Here are some of the tallest skyscrapers…

56 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…

56 years ago

Who is a Missourian supposed to root for in NCAA Tournament?

The state of Missouri once again has zero basketball teams in this year’s March Madness, so you may be at…

56 years ago

Missourians in MLB 2019

More than a dozen players from Missouri are currently in Major League Baseball. Here are some of the baseball players…

56 years ago

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