On January 22, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: Zebulon Pike’s expedition, launched from St. Louis to explore the southern Louisiana Purchase, continued its winter exploration along the Arkansas River, though no specific Missouri activity is recorded, likely due to seasonal slowdowns.
• 1856: In the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri sustained raids on Kansas anti-slavery settlers, aiming to sway the territory’s slavery status, with ongoing violence marking the post-holiday period.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Union General Henry W. Halleck, based in St. Louis, worked to maintain federal authority, while Confederate guerrilla groups in rural Missouri planned winter operations, intensifying the state’s divided loyalties.
• 1864: After Confederate General Sterling Price’s failed Missouri campaign, his forces, including Missouri units, remained in Arkansas, focusing on winter recovery and planning, with little direct activity in Missouri.
• 1888: The Missouri Pacific Railroad’s southeast Missouri expansion, linking towns like Cape Girardeau to broader markets, supported regional economic growth, with operations stabilizing after the holiday season.
• 1929: The Great Depression hit Missouri hard, with Kansas City and St. Louis seeing increased unemployment and business closures, while local charities and relief programs intensified efforts to aid affected communities.
• 1941: Following Pearl Harbor, Missouri cities like St. Louis and Kansas City ramped up World War II mobilization, with factories converting to wartime production and recruitment drives targeting young men for military service.