On October 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 engaged in Price’s Raid in Missouri. On October 23, they fought the Battle of Westport near Kansas City, a decisive Union victory that marked a turning point in Price’s campaign.
• 1890: The Missouri Pacific Railroad expanded its network through southeast Missouri around October 23, connecting Cape Girardeau to other regions and boosting the state’s economic infrastructure.
• 1927: The Kansas City Stockyards processed a record number of livestock around October 23, underscoring Kansas City’s role as a major agricultural hub and boosting Missouri’s economy.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant World Series game against the Boston Red Sox on October 23 at Fenway Park, with Albert Pujols contributing key hits, though the Cardinals fell short, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.