February 16 has several significant events in the history of Missouri. Here are five interesting facts about this date:

1. In 1899, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch printed the first color comic strip in a newspaper. The strip featured a character named "The Yellow Kid." This marked a significant turning point in the history of comics as it paved the way for the widespread use of color in comics.

2. In 1804, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, the leaders of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition, set up camp in Missouri. They were on their way to explore the western territories of the United States and had set off from St. Louis.

3. On February 16, 1923, Missouri became the first state to pass a law establishing a minimum wage. The law required companies to pay workers at least $9 per week for a 48-hour workweek. This was a significant step forward in labor rights and fair pay for workers.

4. In 1978, Paul Henning, a television producer from Missouri, created "The Dukes of Hazzard," a popular TV show that ran for seven seasons. The show was set in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia, and featured a pair of cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, as they navigated life in their small town.

5. In 2005, a small town in Missouri named Halfway was hit by a devastating tornado that killed three people and destroyed many homes and businesses. The residents of Halfway banded together to rebuild their town, providing an inspiring example of resilience and community spirit.