On November 5, the following notable historical events related to Missouri occurred:

• 1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, having returned to St. Louis in late September, continued to be celebrated on or around November 5, with local festivities in St. Louis honoring their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, reinforcing Missouri’s role as a western hub.
• 1856: During the “Bleeding Kansas” conflict, pro-slavery “Border Ruffians” from Missouri were active on or around November 5, crossing into Kansas to disrupt anti-slavery efforts, escalating violence and highlighting Missouri’s role in the slavery debate.
• 1861: During the Civil War, Missouri remained a battleground. On or around November 5, Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant were preparing in southeast Missouri for the Battle of Belmont, which occurred two days later, marking an early engagement in the state.
• 1888: The St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch brewery expanded its bottling operations around November 5, enhancing Budweiser’s national distribution and reinforcing Missouri’s prominence in the brewing industry.
• 1933: The Great Depression impacted Missouri, and on or around November 5, New Deal-funded Works Progress Administration projects in Kansas City continued constructing public infrastructure, providing jobs and economic relief.
• 2004: The St. Louis Cardinals held a season-end fan appreciation event in St. Louis on or around November 5, following their World Series loss to the Boston Red Sox, honoring Albert Pujols and the team’s strong performance, reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.