1. In 1875, Carrie Nation was arrested for starting a riot at the Jameson Hotel in Kansas City. Nation was a temperance advocate who became famous for smashing up saloons with her hatchet.

2. In 1905, the World's Fair opened in St. Louis. The fair was a huge event that attracted millions of people from around the world. It featured many new inventions, including the ice cream cone, which was invented by a St. Louis vendor.

3. In 1928, the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean by women was completed by Amelia Earhart, who landed in the St. Louis area. Earhart made the flight with pilot Wilmer Stultz and co-pilot Louis Gordon.

4. In 1946, the first post-World War II cattle drive took place in Missouri. The drive was organized by a group of ranchers who wanted to bring their cattle from Texas to Missouri to sell.

5. In 1960, the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City suffered a major riot, which lasted for several days. The riot was sparked by overcrowding and poor living conditions at the prison. It resulted in significant damage to the facility and the deaths of four inmates.