On October 19, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, was still celebrated on or around October 19, with ongoing festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1857: During the prelude to the Civil War, tensions over slavery escalated. On or around October 19, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri held rallies in Westport to support pro-slavery efforts in Kansas, contributing to the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict.
• 1864: During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Sterling Price were active in Missouri during Price’s Raid. On October 19, they engaged in the Second Battle of Lexington, defeating Union forces and capturing the town temporarily.
• 1890: The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis hosted a significant public exhibition around October 19, showcasing rare plant species and reinforcing its reputation as a leading botanical research center.
• 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 19, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a key playoff game against the Houston Astros on October 19, with Albert Pujols hitting a game-winning home run, advancing their postseason run and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.