On August 29, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:

• 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Sioux City, Iowa, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 29. They continued documenting the region’s geography and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
• 1838: During the Mormon War in Missouri, tensions remained high. On or around August 29, non-Mormon vigilantes in Daviess and Carroll Counties continued their campaign against Mormon settlers, with skirmishes escalating the conflict that led to the Mormon expulsion order later in 1838.
• 1861: During the Civil War, the aftermath of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (August 10) was ongoing in Missouri. On August 29, Union forces were regrouping after their retreat from Springfield, while Confederate forces maintained control in southwest Missouri, underscoring Missouri’s critical role in the conflict.
• 1876: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery began expanding its refrigerated railcar system around August 29, enabling broader distribution of Budweiser and reinforcing Missouri’s leadership in the national brewing industry.
• 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 29 featuring international scientific exhibits and early Olympic events, highlighting Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
• 1967: The St. Louis Cardinals played a notable game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on August 29, with Bob Gibson pitching a complete game and Orlando Cepeda hitting a key home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.