The original American horror film “Halloween” premiered in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
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Jesse James's gang robbed up to $22,000 on a train at Gads Hill, Missouri, US.
The first wagon train arrived in California after having left Independence, Missouri, in May 1841.
The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
John B. Meyenberg from St. Louis, Missouri, patented powdered milk.
Jesse James and the famous James-Younger Gang robbed the Missouri Pacific Railroad near Otterville, Missouri, US.