March 31, 2017
The Saint Louis Zoo is named the best zoo in the nation. Missourians have always been proud of the Saint Louis Zoo, and the world took notice when USA Today announced that the landmark had been named the best zoo by voters. In 2018, the zoo won the prestigious honor again.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
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People across the state were protesting prohibition. A crowd of 10,000 assembled at the St. Louis Coliseum.