1. In 1923, the University of Missouri made history by becoming the first college football team to fly to a game. They traveled to Iowa City to play the University of Iowa, which they lost 6-0.
2. On November 12, 1955, the first McDonald's restaurant in the state of Missouri opened in St. Louis. This location was owned and operated by Ray Kroc, who would later go on to own the entire McDonald's franchise.
3. In 1864, Union General William T. Sherman began his famous "March to the Sea" campaign in Georgia. The 4th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commanded by Colonel William P. Carlin, was among the Union troops participating in this campaign.
4. On November 12, 1872, the Missouri Pacific Railroad completed its line from St. Louis to Kansas City. This railroad would go on to become one of the largest and most important railroads in the central United States.
5. In 1942, construction began on Fort Leonard Wood, a military base located in the Ozarks of Missouri. The base was established as a training center for the United States Army during World War II and is still in use today, training soldiers for service around the world.
5 Fun Facts About November 12 In Missouri History
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