1. On October 25, 1839, Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs issued the infamous "Extermination Order" against members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons, forcing them to leave the state or face military action.

2. Missouri native Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," was born on October 25, 1897. He sold millions of records in his career, combining folk, blues, and country music.

3. On October 25, 1925, a tornado struck the town of Charleston in southeastern Missouri, killing 38 people and causing widespread damage. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that swept through the Midwest and South, leaving hundreds dead.

4. The Gateway Arch, an iconic monument of St. Louis, was completed on October 25, 1965. The arch stands at 630 feet tall and is the tallest man-made monument in the United States.

5. On October 25, 2015, the Kansas City Royals won their first World Series championship in 30 years. The team defeated the New York Mets in 5 games, with catcher Salvador Perez winning the World Series MVP award.