June 22nd This Day in Missouri

On June 22, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1820: Missouri's constitutional convention, which began earlier in June, was actively drafting the state's first constitution around this time in St. Louis. This was a critical step toward Missouri's admission as a state in 1821, amidst national debates over slavery as part of the Missouri Compromise.
• 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate guerrilla activity was rampant in Missouri. On or around June 22, 1864, small skirmishes involving bushwhackers, such as those led by William "Bloody Bill" Anderson, occurred in rural Missouri, contributing to the state's ongoing instability.
• 1933: The Kansas City Massacre took place on June 17, 1933, but its aftermath continued to impact Missouri on June 22. Federal agents in Kansas City were still investigating the violent shootout at Union Station, which killed four law enforcement officers and a criminal, highlighting the city's struggles with organized crime during the Prohibition era.