1. Missouri may have narrowly escaped being divided into two separate states on March 10, 1865. A resolution was introduced in the Missouri General Assembly to split the state along the Missouri River due to the differing views of Union and Confederate sympathizers. The resolution failed, and Missouri remained intact.

2. The St. Louis Blues, one of Missouri's most beloved sports teams, played their first game on March 10, 1967. The Blues faced off against the Minnesota North Stars and won 2-1.

3. On March 10, 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state in the United States. This came after a period of debate and controversy over the issue of slavery in the new state.

4. Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs issued the infamous "Extermination Order" on March 10, 1838, which called for the forced expulsion of all Mormons from the state. This led to the persecution and violence against Mormons, including the infamous Haun's Mill Massacre.

5. Missouri native and baseball legend Ty Cobb set a record for stolen bases on March 10, 1923. In a spring training game with the Detroit Tigers, Cobb stole second base, third base, and home plate on three consecutive pitches. This feat has only been accomplished twice since.