What impotant events happened in Missouri?

- 1763 Treaty of Paris: France cedes Missouri to Spain as part of the Louisiana Territory.

- 1803 Louisiana Purchase: The United States acquires the Louisiana Territory, including Missouri, from France for $15 million.

- 1812 War of 1812: Missouri becomes a major battleground in the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.

- 1820 Missouri Compromise: Missouri enters the Union as a slave state, while Maine enters as a free state, maintaining a balance in the Senate.

- 1838 Mormon War: Conflict between Mormons and non-Mormons in Missouri leads to the forced expulsion of the Mormons from the state.

- 1849 Gold Rush: Missouri serves as a major outfitting point for travelers heading west during the California Gold Rush.

- 1861-1865 Civil War: Missouri is a border state during the Civil War, with significant divisions between pro-Union and pro-Confederate factions.

- 1875 St. Louis Cyclone: A devastating cyclone hits St. Louis, causing widespread damage and killing hundreds of people.

- 1904 World's Fair: The World's Fair is held in St. Louis, celebrating the city's status as a major transportation hub and manufacturing center.

- 1927 Mississippi River Flood: The Great Mississippi Flood devastates Missouri, causing significant damage and displacing thousands of people.

- 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor: Missouri becomes the first state to declare war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor, leading to the United States' entry into World War II.

- 1954 Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court decision declares racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of Missouri's schools.

- 1993 Great Flood of 1993: The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers flood, causing widespread damage and displacing thousands of people in Missouri.

- 2012 Ferguson Riots: Protests and civil unrest erupt in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.

- 2015 St. Louis Rams Relocation: The St. Louis Rams football team relocates to Los Angeles, ending the city's 21-season run as an NFL franchise.

- 2017 Total Solar Eclipse: A total solar eclipse is visible across Missouri, drawing millions of tourists to the state.

- 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic: Missouri is significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with widespread business closures, school disruptions, and an increase in healthcare challenges.