1. In 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde robbed a bank in Macks Creek, Missouri, making off with $4,000 in cash. This was one of many crimes committed by the notorious couple during their two-year crime spree.

2. On April 10, 1957, the longest suspension bridge in Missouri, the Missouri River Bridge, was opened to traffic. The bridge spans the Missouri River and connects Jefferson City to the nearby town of Wardsville.

3. In 1962, Missouri Governor John M. Dalton signed the first state law in the United States requiring the use of seat belts in automobiles. This law was implemented in an effort to increase safety on the state's roads and highways.

4. On April 10, 1993, the Missouri Tigers basketball team won their first-ever National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship, defeating the University of Connecticut in the championship game. The team was coached by Norm Stewart and was led by stars Anthony Peeler and Jevon Crudup.

5. In 2014, a devastating tornado hit the town of Baxter Springs, Missouri, killing one person and injuring dozens of others. The tornado, which was rated EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and other structures in the area.