On June 7, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was in the St. Louis area on or around June 7, completing final preparations for their journey up the Missouri River to explore the Louisiana Purchase. They were finalizing crew selections and supplies, solidifying Missouri’s role as the starting point for western exploration.
• 1820: Missouri’s constitutional convention, convened in St. Louis, continued drafting the state’s first constitution around June 7. This was a crucial step toward Missouri’s admission as a state in 1821, amid national debates over slavery as part of the Missouri Compromise.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri was a focal point of conflict. On or around June 7, Union forces under General Nathaniel Lyon were reinforcing their control over St. Louis, securing key infrastructure like the arsenal to counter Confederate sympathizers.
• 1876: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery began experimenting with new bottling techniques around June 7, a key innovation that helped expand Budweiser’s distribution and established Missouri as a leader in the brewing industry.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was underway, with June 7 featuring early international agricultural exhibits and cultural displays, showcasing Missouri’s global prominence.
• 1967: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium on June 7, with Orlando Cepeda hitting a game-winning home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.