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.