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Sep 6, 1541
Desoto's discovery
Hernando de Soto becomes the first European to reach Missouri. -
St. Louis is founded
In this time, St. Louis gets founded, and becomes a city in Missouri. -
The louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase buys a lot of land, including Missouri. -
New Madrid earthquake
The New Madrid earthquake in the Bootheel happens, causing a lot of desruction in Missouri, and forming Reelfoot lake, in Tenessee. -
Missouri becomes a state
Missouri becomes the 24th state in the USA, thanks to its population. -
Leaving Missouri
Pioneers begin to leave Missouri on the Oregon trail. -
The Pony Express
The Pony Express is estableshed to bring mail from Calofornia to Missouri. -
Missouri ends slavery
Missouri becomes the first slave-holding state to end slavery. -
Susan Blow
Susan Blow opens the first public kindergarden in the US in Missouri. -
World's Fair
St. Louis hosts the World's Fair.
