On October 9, 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 9, 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 October 9, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held meetings in Kansas City to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, escalating the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
- 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price were active in Missouri during Price’s Raid. On or around October 9, they engaged in skirmishes with Union forces near Boonville, intensifying the state’s conflict.
- 1890: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its refrigerated shipping operations around October 9, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
- 1927: The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia had recently concluded, and on or around October 9, its organizers began planning for the next year, reinforcing Missouri’s agricultural heritage.
- 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant playoff game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 9, with Albert Pujols hitting a key home run, advancing their postseason run and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.