1. In 1808, future Missouri Governor Austin Augustus King was born in Sullivan County, New York. King served as Missouri’s Governor from 1848 to 1853, and also played a significant role in the state’s constitutional convention of 1820.

2. In 1824, the steamboat Helicon arrived at the Missouri town of Franklin, marking the first steamboat arrival in the state’s history. The steamboat revolutionized transportation and commerce, making the Missouri River and its tributaries major shipping routes for goods and people.

3. In 1918, the Missouri State Guard held its first major event of World War I when roughly 6,000 guardsmen gathered in Springfield for a parade and review. The State Guard was established to protect Missouri from external threats and maintain order during times of crisis.

4. In 1929, the Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City was officially dedicated. The Capitol’s construction took nearly 10 years and cost over $4 million, making it one of the most expensive state capitol buildings ever constructed.

5. In 1983, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Seattle Seahawks 45-0 in one of the most lopsided victories in NFL history. The Chiefs set a then-record for the most points scored in a single quarter with 31 in the second quarter of the game.