January 30 has been an eventful day in Missouri history, with several notable events taking place over the years. Here are five interesting facts about January 30 in Missouri history:

1. Missouri was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on January 30, 1821. The state was originally part of the Louisiana Territory, which was purchased by the United States from France in 1803. Missouri's admission as a state was controversial at the time, as it was admitted as a slave state, which upset the balance between free and slave states in Congress.

2. In 1865, the Missouri Constitutional Convention met for the first time on January 30. The purpose of the convention was to create a new state constitution that would comply with the requirements of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, which abolished slavery. The constitution created by the convention was the first in Missouri to grant voting rights to African American men.

3. On January 30, 1908, the St. Louis Browns baseball team was sold to Robert Hedges, a wealthy businessman from Chicago. The team had been struggling financially for several years, and Hedges' purchase helped to stabilize the franchise. The team would eventually be renamed the St. Louis Cardinals, and they remain one of the most successful teams in Major League Baseball history.

4. In 1961, the Missouri Capitol building was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 30. The Capitol, located in Jefferson City, was completed in 1917 and features a distinctive dome that is visible from much of the city. The building has undergone several renovations over the years to preserve its historical features and improve its functionality.

5. On January 30, 2006, a major ice storm struck Missouri, causing widespread power outages and damage to property. The storm affected much of the central and southern parts of the state, and caused millions of dollars in damage. Schools and businesses were closed for several days, and emergency responders worked around the clock to restore power and clear roads. The storm is still remembered as one of the worst in Missouri history.