On July 25, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, navigating the Missouri River, was near present-day Brownville, Nebraska, across from Missouri’s Nemaha County, on or around July 25. They documented the region’s resources and continued their council with Otoe and Missouri tribes, contributing to their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions escalated further. On or around July 25, non-Mormon residents in Daviess County intensified efforts to expel Mormon settlers, with skirmishes and threats escalating the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On July 25, Union forces under General Nathaniel Lyon clashed with Confederate sympathizers in a skirmish near Fulton, Missouri, as part of efforts to secure central Missouri before the Battle of Wilson’s Creek.
• 1876: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery began experimenting with bottled beer distribution around July 25, a key innovation that helped establish Missouri as a leader in the national brewing industry.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with July 25 featuring international music performances and technological exhibits, reinforcing Missouri’s global cultural prominence.
• 1965: The St. Louis Cardinals played a notable game against the Milwaukee Braves at Busch Stadium, with Lou Brock stealing two bases, contributing to a Cardinals victory and highlighting Missouri’s baseball legacy.