On August 10, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Council Bluffs, Iowa, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 10. They continued documenting the region’s resources and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1821: Missouri was officially admitted to the United States as the 24th state on August 10, following the Missouri Compromise, which balanced its entry as a slave state with Maine’s as a free state. This marked a pivotal moment in Missouri’s history and the nation’s debate over slavery.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, one of the first major battles west of the Mississippi, took place on August 10 near Springfield, Missouri. Confederate forces defeated Union troops under General Nathaniel Lyon, who was killed, highlighting Missouri’s critical role in the conflict.
• 1873: The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway (Katy Railroad) expanded its network through southwest Missouri around August 10, connecting Springfield to other regions and fostering economic growth in the state.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 10 featuring international trade exhibits and early Olympic events, reinforcing Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
• 1964: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on August 10, with Bob Gibson pitching a complete game and Ken Boyer hitting a key home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On August 11, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 11. They continued documenting the region’s geography and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions remained high. On or around August 11, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties continued their campaign against Mormon settlers, with skirmishes escalating the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) was unfolding in Missouri. On August 11, Union forces, reeling from their defeat near Springfield, retreated, while Confederate forces consolidated their position, highlighting Missouri’s volatile role in the conflict.
• 1876: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery began expanding its refrigerated railcar system around August 11, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s leadership in the national brewing industry.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 11 featuring international scientific exhibits and cultural performances, showcasing Missouri’s global prominence.
• 1967: The St. Louis Cardinals played a notable game against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium on August 11, with Orlando Cepeda hitting a game-winning home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On August 12, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 12. They continued documenting the region’s wildlife and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions escalated further. On or around August 12, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties intensified their campaign against Mormon settlers, with increased skirmishes contributing to the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) continued in Missouri. On August 12, Union forces were retreating from Springfield, while Confederate forces pursued, reinforcing Missouri’s central role in the conflict’s western theater.
• 1870: The Kansas City Stockyards expanded operations around August 12, solidifying Kansas City’s position as a major livestock trading hub and boosting Missouri’s agricultural economy.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 12 featuring international agricultural exhibits and early Olympic events, highlighting Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
• 1964: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on August 12, with Lou Brock stealing two bases and contributing to a Cardinals victory, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy during their World Series-winning season.

On August 13, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 13. They continued documenting the region’s geography and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions remained high. On or around August 13, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties continued their campaign against Mormon settlers, with skirmishes and threats escalating the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) was ongoing in Missouri. On August 13, Union forces, having retreated from Springfield, were regrouping, while Confederate forces consolidated their control in southwest Missouri, underscoring the state’s volatile role in the conflict.
• 1873: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through central Missouri around August 13, completing a key line connecting Jefferson City to other regions, boosting the state’s transportation and economic infrastructure.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 13 featuring international trade exhibits and cultural performances, reinforcing Missouri’s prominence as a global hub.
• 1967: The St. Louis Cardinals played a notable game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on August 13, with Bob Gibson pitching a complete game and Roger Maris hitting a key home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On August 14, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 14. They continued documenting the region’s resources and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions escalated. On or around August 14, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties intensified their campaign against Mormon settlers, with increased skirmishes contributing to the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) continued in Missouri. On August 14, Union forces were retreating and regrouping after their defeat near Springfield, while Confederate forces strengthened their position in southwest Missouri, highlighting the state’s critical role in the conflict.
• 1876: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery began experimenting with new pasteurization techniques around August 14, a key innovation that allowed Budweiser to be distributed nationally, reinforcing Missouri’s leadership in the brewing industry.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 14 featuring international scientific exhibits and early Olympic events, showcasing Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
• 1964: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium on August 14, with Ken Boyer hitting a game-winning home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On August 15, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 15. They continued documenting the region’s geography and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions remained high. On or around August 15, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties continued their campaign against Mormon settlers, with skirmishes escalating the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) was ongoing in Missouri. On August 15, Union forces were regrouping after their defeat near Springfield, while Confederate forces maintained control in southwest Missouri, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in the conflict.
• 1870: The Kansas City Stockyards expanded operations around August 15, reinforcing Kansas City’s position as a major livestock trading hub and boosting Missouri’s agricultural economy.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 15 featuring international cultural exhibits and early Olympic events, highlighting Missouri’s global prominence.
• 1945: On August 15, Japan’s surrender marked the end of World War II, celebrated across Missouri. In St. Louis and Kansas City, public celebrations erupted, and Missouri’s contributions, including the Weldon Spring Ordnance Works’ production of explosives, were recognized as critical to the war effort.

On August 16, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Omaha, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 16. They continued documenting the region’s wildlife and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions escalated further. On or around August 16, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties intensified their campaign against Mormon settlers, with increased skirmishes contributing to the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) continued in Missouri. On August 16, Union forces were retreating and regrouping after their defeat near Springfield, while Confederate forces solidified their control in southwest Missouri, highlighting the state’s volatile role in the conflict.
• 1873: The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway (Katy Railroad) expanded its network through southwest Missouri around August 16, connecting Springfield to other regions and fostering economic growth in the state.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 16 featuring international trade exhibits and cultural performances, reinforcing Missouri’s prominence as a global hub.
• 1967: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on August 16, with Bob Gibson pitching a shutout and Orlando Cepeda hitting a key home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.