Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison

55 years ago

Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ.…

Nelly’s Big Moment

55 years ago

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

Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?

55 years ago

He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 "Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved…

Brief History of Columbia, Missouri

55 years ago

Columbia, Missouri, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. Here's a brief overview: Early Settlement…

The First Female Mayor in Missouri

55 years ago

1921: The citizens of St. James elect the first female mayor in the state. Mayme Hanrahan OusleyFirst Female Mayor in…

Brief History of Springfield, Missouri

55 years ago

1838: The "Queen City of the Ozarks" Started Small Historic Image of Commercial StreetPublic Domain Springfield began as a small…

Powell Hall History

55 years ago

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

Missouri S&T History

55 years ago

On November 23, 1871, the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy opened in Rolla. It was one of the first…

Brief History of Jefferson City

55 years ago

How Jefferson City Became the State Capital Jefferson City is the first and only city "created" to be the seat…

The Platte Purchase

55 years ago

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

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