1) On June 14, 1778, George Rogers Clark and his men captured British possessions in Vincennes, Indiana. This led to the expansion of American territory in the Midwest.
2) In 1861, Missouri Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson refused to send state militia to President Lincoln, setting the stage for Missouri's divided loyalties during the Civil War.
3) On June 14, 1894, St. Louis hosted the first Olympic Games held in the United States. The games included events such as cycling, fencing, and swimming.
4) The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri was completed on June 14, 1965. It stands at 630 feet tall and is the tallest arch in the world.
5) In 2011, a tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri on June 14, causing widespread damage and claiming 161 lives. The tragedy led to a significant outpouring of support and aid from around the country.