1. Missouri became the 24th state in the United States on November 22, 1821. Missouri was previously part of the Louisiana Purchase and had been a territory since 1812.

2. On November 22, 1863, the Battle of Cane Hill took place in Washington County during the American Civil War. Union soldiers defeated Confederate troops, which helped secure the Union's hold on Missouri.

3. Harry S. Truman, who was born in Missouri, was sworn in as the 33rd President of the United States on November 22, 1945. Truman served as President from 1945 to 1953 and is known for his role in ending World War II and implementing the Truman Doctrine.

4. The first Missouri state capitol building in Jefferson City was destroyed by fire on November 22, 1911. The building had been the capitol since Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821. A new capitol building was constructed and opened in 1917.

5. On November 22, 2005, the St. Louis Cardinals won their 10th World Series championship by defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the series. The team had previously won championships in 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, and 1982.