1. In 1878, the first public library in Kansas City, Missouri, opened its doors. The Kansas City Public Library started with just 8,000 books, and today it has grown to include over 1.8 million items.

2. On February 7, 1931, the first electric shaver was patented by Jacob Schick in St. Louis, Missouri. This invention made shaving easier and more convenient, revolutionizing the personal grooming industry.

3. In 1963, two of Missouri's most famous musical legends, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, performed a concert in St. Louis. This historic show was captured on tape and later released as the album "Two Great Guitars."

4. February 7, 2004, marked the grand opening of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis. This park includes the famous Gateway Arch, which stands at 630 feet tall and is a symbol of westward expansion in the United States.

5. Missouri native and former Major League Baseball player Albert Pujols made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals on February 7, 2001. Pujols went on to become one of the greatest players in franchise history, winning three Most Valuable Player awards and leading the Cardinals to two World Series championships.