1. In 1865, the Missouri Constitutional Convention passed an ordinance abolishing slavery throughout the state. This was a momentous occasion as Missouri was a border state during the Civil War and the abolition of slavery was seen as a crucial step towards unity and equality.

2. On January 31, 1911, the first Missouri state capitol building was destroyed by fire. The building, which had been completed in 1840, was a historic landmark and the loss was deeply felt by the people of Missouri. However, the fire led to the construction of a new capitol building which was completed in 1917 and still stands as an iconic symbol of Missouri.

3. In 1945, Sergeant Earl Ingram became the first African American from Missouri to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. Ingram was a member of the 366th Infantry Regiment and was recognized for his bravery during an attack on German positions in France.

4. January 31, 1977, marks the date when the Kansas City Chiefs played in their second Super Bowl game in franchise history. The game, which was held at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, saw the Chiefs lose to the Oakland Raiders by a score of 32-14.

5. On January 31, 2018, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens delivered his State of the State address in Jefferson City. In his speech, Greitens highlighted his plans for tax reform, education, and job creation in Missouri. However, his tenure as governor would be short-lived as he resigned on May 29, 2018, amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.