On April 20, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a growing Missouri outpost, supported spring trade with Native American tribes, though no specific event is documented for this date.
• 1856: Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” intensifying territorial clashes as spring progressed.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis reinforced federal control, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri launched spring offensives, heightening state divisions.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas geared up for spring operations, with Missouri remaining quiet under Union dominance.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to national markets, drove economic activity, with late April rail traffic robust.
• 1929: Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis faced Great Depression hardships, with spring relief initiatives creating jobs through infrastructure projects.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, boosted World War II efforts, with factories expanding military output and recruitment drives gaining traction.

On April 21, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders, central to Missouri’s fur trade, continued spring expeditions with tribes like the Osage, though no specific event is recorded.
• 1856: During “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, fueling violent territorial disputes in late April.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, strengthened Missouri’s federal grip, while rural Confederate guerrillas escalated spring raids, deepening Civil War divides.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas focused on spring logistics, with Missouri under Union control and little Confederate activity noted.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, serving Cape Girardeau, supported trade growth, with late April seeing steady freight shipments.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened Missouri’s economic woes, with Kansas City and St. Louis struggling, while spring relief programs prioritized job creation and aid.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City intensified wartime production, with late April enlistment campaigns targeting skilled defense workers.

On April 22, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade hub, saw spring fur trade activity with Native American tribes, though no specific event is documented for this date.
• 1856: Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” continued raids on Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” driving violence as spring campaigns intensified.
• 1861: In St. Louis, Union General Henry W. Halleck fortified federal defenses, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri launched spring attacks, fueling Civil War strife.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas prepared for spring operations, with Missouri itself under Union control and minimal Confederate action.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to markets, drove economic growth, with late April freight operations thriving.
• 1929: Missouri’s urban centers, Kansas City and St. Louis, reeled from Great Depression unemployment, with spring public works projects providing temporary relief.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, boosted World War II manufacturing, with late April recruitment focusing on military production roles.

On April 23, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders expanded spring fur trade expeditions, vital to Missouri’s early economy, though no specific event is noted.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, escalating territorial violence in late April.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, stationed in St. Louis, maintained Missouri’s federal hold, while rural Confederate guerrillas planned spring raids, deepening tensions.
• 1864: In Arkansas, Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units focused on spring campaign planning, with Missouri seeing little Confederate activity under Union control.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri lines, serving Cape Girardeau, supported regional commerce, with late April marking increased trade activity.
• 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis hard, with spring relief programs focusing on food aid and job creation.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City increased World War II production, with late April enlistment drives expanding to meet wartime demands.

On April 24, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a growing Missouri outpost, supported spring trade with Native American tribes, though no specific event is recorded for this date.
• 1856: Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” intensifying territorial clashes as spring progressed.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis reinforced federal control, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri launched spring offensives, heightening state divisions.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas geared up for spring operations, with Missouri remaining quiet under Union dominance.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to national markets, drove economic activity, with late April rail traffic robust.
• 1929: Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis faced Great Depression hardships, with spring relief initiatives creating jobs through infrastructure projects.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, boosted World War II efforts, with factories expanding military output and recruitment drives gaining traction.

On April 25, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders, central to Missouri’s fur trade, continued spring expeditions with tribes like the Osage, though no specific event is documented.
• 1856: During “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, fueling violent territorial disputes in late April.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, strengthened Missouri’s federal grip, while rural Confederate guerrillas escalated spring raids, deepening Civil War divides.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas focused on spring logistics, with Missouri under Union control and little Confederate activity noted.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, serving Cape Girardeau, supported trade growth, with late April seeing steady freight shipments.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened Missouri’s economic woes, with Kansas City and St. Louis struggling, while spring relief programs prioritized job creation and aid.
• 1941: Post-Pearl Harbor, Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City intensified wartime production, with late April enlistment campaigns targeting skilled defense workers.

On April 26, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade hub, saw spring fur trade activity with Native American tribes, though no specific event is recorded for this date.
• 1856: Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” continued raids on Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” driving violence as spring campaigns intensified.
• 1861: In St. Louis, Union General Henry W. Halleck fortified federal defenses, while Confederate guerrillas in rural Missouri launched spring attacks, fueling Civil War strife.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri forces in Arkansas prepared for spring operations, with Missouri itself under Union control and minimal Confederate action.
• 1888: Southeast Missouri’s Missouri Pacific Railroad, linking Cape Girardeau to markets, drove economic growth, with late April freight operations thriving.
• 1929: Missouri’s urban centers, Kansas City and St. Louis, reeled from Great Depression unemployment, with spring public works projects providing temporary relief.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, boosted World War II manufacturing, with late April recruitment focusing on military production roles.