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1. Missouri became a state on December 19, 1820. It was admitted to the Union as the 24th state.
2. In 1861, the Battle of Blackwater occurred in Saline County, Missouri. It was one of the first battles of the Civil War in the state.
3. The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company was formed on December 19, 1879. It eventually became part of the Union Pacific Railroad.
4. On this day in 1910, a severe blizzard struck the western part of Missouri, causing widespread damage and several deaths.
5. In 2007, the Sprint Center, a world-class multi-purpose arena in Kansas City, Missouri, hosted its first event on December 19. The arena has since hosted numerous concerts, sporting events, and other entertainment shows.
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