This Day in Missouri History
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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 the Mizzou Tigers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Although the teams…
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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 why.“ -60 Minutes Branson got national attention after a profile about the city…
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Missouri’s Best Small Schools
I grew up in a small town. (Feel free to sing along) My graduating class was around 60 students, and we were 30 miles away from the nearest McDonalds. People who grew up…
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Walt Disney Chooses Orlando over Missouri
November 22nd, 1963: The United States in in shock as President John F. Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas. That was also the day that Walt Disney flew over a vacant piece…
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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 the league are from the Show Me State. Part of the reason for…
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Dewey Defeats Truman… The Missouri Story
November 2nd, 1948: Missourian Harry S Truman defeats Thomas E. Dewey for the U.S. presidency. We have all seen the iconic image of Harry S Truman holding up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with…
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The “Other” Great St. Louis Bank Robbery
Where is the stolen $847,000? This is a piece of Missouri history that still is not solved. On October 23rd, 1992, nearly $1,000,000 was stolen from a bank in St. Louis. Neither the…
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The Mississippi River Monster
It was August 19, 1877 and reports of a “sea serpent” were echoing across the frontier town of St. Louis. This Mississippi River Monster was reportedly spotted in the Mississippi River by several…
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Westmoreland and Portland Place
Westmoreland and Portland Place are two historic private streets located in St. Louis. These streets are known for their grand mansions and affluent residents. Westmoreland Place: Westmoreland Place is a private street situated…
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Missourians in the NBA
Missouri high schools have produced an amazing number of professional athletes, especially in the last few years. There have always been a large number of baseball players from the Show Me State, but…
