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5 Fun Facts About January 15 In Missouri History

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1. In 1865, the Missouri Constitutional Convention met in Jefferson City to draft a new state constitution. This constitution abolished slavery in Missouri and granted suffrage to all adult male citizens.

2. On January 15, 1934, Bonnie and Clyde robbed the National Guard Armory in Caruthersville, Missouri, stealing several machine guns and rifles. The infamous duo had been on a crime spree across the Midwest, and this robbery was one of many they committed during their two-year run from the law.

3. In 1969, rock band Led Zeppelin played a concert at the St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. This was the band's second visit to St. Louis, and they were on tour promoting their second studio album, "Led Zeppelin II."

4. On January 15, 1991, the St. Louis Blues set a new team record by scoring seven goals in the second period of a game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Blues won the game 12-2.

5. In 2012, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced plans to build a new $985 million football stadium in downtown St. Louis. The stadium, which was intended to lure an NFL team back to the city, faced opposition from local taxpayers and was never built.
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