On October 31, 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 October 31, with local 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 October 31, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Westport to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, the aftermath of Price’s Raid was wrapping up. On or around October 31, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price, having retreated from Missouri after defeats at Westport and Mine Creek, were fully withdrawn into Arkansas, concluding their campaign in the state.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a public exhibition around October 31, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1929: The Great Depression, following the stock market crash, hit Missouri hard. On or around October 31, businesses in St. Louis faced increasing financial difficulties, marking the deepening economic crisis in the state.
• 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 October 31, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, Union forces under General John C. Frémont were reorganizing in St. Louis, while Confederate forces planned guerrilla operations, reflecting the state’s ongoing conflict.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its bottling operations around November 1, 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 1, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in Kansas City continued constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals, having lost the World Series to the Boston Red Sox, held a season-end rally in St. Louis on or around November 1, with fans honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, Union General John C. Frémont issued orders in St. Louis to reorganize forces, while Confederate guerrilla activities intensified in rural Missouri.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southeast Missouri around November 2, connecting Cape Girardeau to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri following the stock market crash. On or around November 2, banks in St. Louis faced increased withdrawals, signaling the growing 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 2, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 November 3, Union General John C. Frémont was relieved of his command in St. Louis by President Lincoln, due to his controversial emancipation proclamation, marking a significant shift in Missouri’s Union leadership.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around November 3, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around November 3, 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 3, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were organizing in southeast Missouri, preparing for the Battle of Belmont, a significant early engagement in the state.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a public exhibition around November 4, 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 4, businesses in Kansas City faced increased financial strain, reflecting the growing economic crisis in the state.
• 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 4, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.

On November 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were preparing in southeast Missouri for the Battle of Belmont, which occurred two days later, marking an early engagement in the state.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its bottling operations around November 5, 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 5, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in Kansas City 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 5, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were finalizing preparations in southeast Missouri for the Battle of Belmont, which occurred the following day, marking a significant early engagement.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southeast Missouri around November 6, connecting Cape Girardeau to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1929: The Great Depression deepened in Missouri. On or around November 6, banks in St. Louis faced increased financial strain, reflecting the growing 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 6, honoring David Freese’s MVP performance and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.