1. Missouri admitted to the Union on November 1, 1821

On November 1, 1821, Missouri was officially admitted as the 24th state in the United States. This event marked the end of a years-long debate over whether Missouri would be a slave or free state. Ultimately, Missouri was admitted as a slave state, while Maine was admitted as a free state, in what became known as the Missouri Compromise.

2. First steamboat arrives in St. Louis on November 1, 1817

On November 1, 1817, the first steamboat arrived in St. Louis, Missouri. The "Zebulon M. Pike" was a small, experimental steamboat that had traveled up the Mississippi River from New Orleans. This event marked the beginning of a new era in transportation in Missouri, as steamboats soon became a common sight on the state's many rivers.

3. Scott Joplin, ragtime pianist, born on November 1, 1867

On November 1, 1867, Scott Joplin was born in Texarkana, Texas. Joplin would go on to become one of the most famous ragtime pianists in history, with classics such as "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag." Joplin moved to Sedalia, Missouri in 1894 and lived in the state for much of his life. In 1983, he was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contributions to American music.

4. First college football game played in Missouri on November 1, 1890

On November 1, 1890, the first college football game was played in Missouri at Washington University in St. Louis. The game was between Washington University and St. Louis University and resulted in a 4-0 victory for St. Louis. This early game helped to popularize college football in Missouri, with many other schools soon fielding teams of their own.

5. Truman Presidential Library dedicated on November 1, 1957

On November 1, 1957, the Truman Presidential Library was dedicated in Independence, Missouri. The library was built to house the papers and archives of former President Harry S. Truman, who had been born in the state. The dedication ceremony was attended by Truman himself, as well as other notable politicians and dignitaries. Today, the Truman Presidential Library is a major attraction for visitors to Missouri.