On May 4, 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.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers, fueling 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 tensions.
• 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 early May rail operations 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 May 5, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders continued spring fur trade expeditions, a key Missouri economic driver, though no specific event is documented.
• 1856: Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” intensified raids into Kansas during “Bleeding Kansas,” clashing with anti-slavery settlers in early May.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, strengthened federal defenses, while rural Confederate guerrillas escalated spring raids, deepening Civil War divides.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas planned spring campaigns, with Missouri under Union control and minimal Confederate activity.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, serving Cape Girardeau, boosted trade, with early May freight traffic surging.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened Missouri’s economic woes, with Kansas City and St. Louis struggling, while spring relief programs focused on job creation.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City ramped up wartime production, with early May enlistment campaigns targeting skilled defense workers.

On May 6, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade hub, saw peak spring fur trading with Native American tribes, though no specific event is noted.
• 1820: President James Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state alongside Maine as a free state, balancing congressional power.

• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis fortified federal control, 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 mid-May freight operations thriving.
• 1929: Missouri’s 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 boosted World War II manufacturing, with mid-May recruitment focusing on military production roles.

On May 7, 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 recorded.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, escalating territorial violence in mid-May.
• 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: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas focused on spring logistics, with Missouri under Union control and little Confederate activity.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri lines, serving Cape Girardeau, supported commerce, with mid-May freight traffic robust.
• 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri’s urban centers hard, with Kansas City and St. Louis facing job losses, while spring relief programs prioritized food aid.
• 1941: Missouri’s St. Louis and Kansas City, post-Pearl Harbor, increased World War II production, with mid-May enlistment drives expanding to meet wartime demands.

On May 8, 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.
• 1856: Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” intensifying territorial clashes in mid-May.
• 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.
• 1869: The Missouri Woman’s Suffrage Club organized in St. Louis, the first U.S. organization dedicated to women’s political enfranchisement.

• 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 boosted World War II efforts, with factories expanding military output and mid-May recruitment drives gaining traction.

On May 9, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis traders continued spring fur trade expeditions, a key Missouri economic driver, though no specific event is noted.
• 1856: In “Bleeding Kansas,” Missouri’s “Border Ruffians” clashed with Kansas anti-slavery settlers, fueling violent territorial disputes in mid-May.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, strengthened federal defenses, while rural Confederate guerrillas escalated spring raids, deepening Civil War divides.
• 1864: Confederate General Sterling Price’s Missouri units in Arkansas planned spring campaigns, with Missouri under Union control and minimal Confederate activity.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri network, linking Cape Girardeau to markets, boosted trade, with mid-May freight traffic surging.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened Missouri’s economic woes, with Kansas City and St. Louis struggling, while spring relief programs focused on job creation.
• 2019: The St. Louis Blues, an NHL team, continued their playoff run toward their first Stanley Cup victory, a landmark moment in Missouri’s sports history.

On May 10, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: St. Louis, a Missouri trade hub, saw active spring fur trading with Native American tribes, though no specific event is recorded.
• 1856: Missouri’s pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” raided Kansas anti-slavery settlers in “Bleeding Kansas,” driving violence as spring campaigns intensified.
• 1861: Union General Henry W. Halleck in St. Louis fortified federal control, 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 mid-May 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 boosted World War II manufacturing, with mid-May recruitment focusing on military production roles.