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

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around November 9, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around November 9, crossing into Kansas to disrupt anti-slavery efforts, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On or around November 9, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were regrouping in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla activities persisted in the state.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its bottling operations around November 9, enhancing Budweiser’s national distribution and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around November 9, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in St. Louis continued constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals held a season-end fan appreciation event in St. Louis on or around November 9, following their World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox, honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

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

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around November 10, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery escalated. On or around November 10, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a hotbed of conflict. On or around November 10, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were reorganizing in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla operations continued to disrupt Union control.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southwest Missouri around November 10, connecting Springfield to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 10, banks in St. Louis faced increased financial strain, reflecting the worsening economic crisis in the state.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with fan events in St. Louis on or around November 10, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 11, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around November 11, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around November 11, crossing into Kansas to intimidate anti-slavery settlers, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On or around November 11, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were regrouping in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla activities persisted across the state.
• 1888: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a public exhibition around November 11, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1918: On November 11, Armistice Day marked the end of World War I. Celebrations erupted in St. Louis and Kansas City, with Missouri honoring its soldiers, including those from the 35th Division, who played a key role in the war effort.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals held a season-end fan appreciation event in St. Louis on or around November 11, following their World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox, honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 12, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around November 12, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery were high. On or around November 12, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Westport to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a hotbed of conflict. On or around November 12, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were reorganizing in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla operations continued to challenge Union control.
• 1890: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its bottling operations around November 12, enhancing Budweiser’s national distribution and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 12, businesses in Kansas City faced increasing financial difficulties, reflecting the state’s growing economic crisis.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with community events in St. Louis on or around November 12, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 13, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around November 13, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around November 13, crossing into Kansas to disrupt anti-slavery efforts, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On or around November 13, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were regrouping in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla activities persisted in rural areas.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southeast Missouri around November 13, connecting Cape Girardeau to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around November 13, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in St. Louis continued constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals held a season-end fan appreciation event in St. Louis on or around November 13, following their World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox, honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 14, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around November 14, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery escalated. On or around November 14, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a hotbed of conflict. On or around November 14, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were reorganizing in southeast Missouri after the Battle of Belmont, while Confederate guerrilla operations continued to disrupt Union control.
• 1890: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around November 14, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 14, banks in St. Louis faced increased financial strain, reflecting the worsening economic crisis in the state.
• 2011: The St. Louis Cardinals continued celebrations of their World Series victory over the Texas Rangers, with fan events in St. Louis on or around November 14, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 15, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around November 15, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around November 15, crossing into Kansas to intimidate anti-slavery settlers, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On or around November 15, Union forces under General Henry W. Halleck, who replaced John C. Frémont, began reorganizing in St. Louis to strengthen Union control in the state.
• 1888: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a public exhibition around November 15, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 15, businesses in Kansas City faced growing financial difficulties, reflecting the state’s economic challenges.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals held a season-end fan appreciation event in St. Louis on or around November 15, following their World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox, honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.