1. The St. Louis Cardinals won their first ever World Series on October 9th, 1926. Led by Hall of Famers Rogers Hornsby and Grover Cleveland Alexander, the Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees in seven games.

2. On October 9th, 1820, Missouri officially became a state, making it the 24th state to join the Union. Today, Missouri is known for its BBQ, baseball, and Mark Twain.

3. The Battle of Lexington took place on October 9th, 1861 during the American Civil War. Confederate forces led by General Sterling Price defeated Union forces led by Colonel James Mulligan. Today, the site of the battle is a State Historic Site and hosts reenactments.

4. In 1936, the famed outlaw Jesse James was exhumed from his burial site in Kearney, Missouri and reburied at a different site in Kearney. James was originally buried in a secret location by his family after he was killed in 1882. Today, the Jesse James Museum in Kearney tells the story of his life.

5. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed on October 9th, 1965. The Arch stands 630 feet tall and is the tallest monument in the United States. Today, visitors can take a tram to the top of the Arch and take in views of St. Louis and the Mississippi River.