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September 12th has been a significant date in history, marking numerous impactful events across various fields globally. 1962: JFK's Bold Vision for Space On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave his iconic speech at Rice University, setting the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. This speech was instrumental in galvanizing public support for the Apollo program, which ultimately led to the historic moon landing in 1969. Kennedy's vision not only ignited the space race but also inspired generations to reach for the stars. 1940: Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings In a serendipitous event on September 12, 1940, four teenagers and their dog stumbled upon the Lascaux Caves in France, unveiling one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The cave walls were adorned with prehistoric paintings dating back approximately 17,000 years, offering invaluable insights

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A judge has denied a motion to vacate the murder conviction and scheduled execution of Marcellus Williams.

The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience from June into September. SUE is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever discovered, and this special […]

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Billy Joel is returning to the scene of the concert.On Dec. 31, 2023, Billy rang in the new year at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, the location of…

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has named Mike Leara as its next Executive Director, according to a press release. Leara will serve as the MGC's ninth Executive Director, succeeding Peggy Richardson, who retired in June. Leara becomes Executive Director at a pivotal time as Missouri residents will head to the ballots in [...]

A 11-year-old girl was charged Wednesday after sending threatening messages against Centralia Junior High School.

The show is a hit, but the U. City High graduate explains why it was so hard to bring it to the stage.

The shooting happened at about 5:55 p.m. near the intersection of North 75th Street and Eureka Avenue, according to ISP.

ST. LOUIS - The Ritenour School District announced that the high school will be closed on Thursday. The district sent out a note saying students will have an alternate method of instruction (AMI) day due to overnight threats to the school. The district says the choice to close the school is out of an abundance [...]

The Beatles are set to release a new box set highlighting the albums they released in the U.S. between January 1964 and March 1965.The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono is an…

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The ink is barely dry on Verizon’s $20 billion proposed acquisition of Frontier, but industry analysts — ever excited to boost stock valuations via speculation — are already pushing for greater consolidation in the very broken U.S. telecom industry. Telecom industry trade magazines are all frothy at the potential for even more mergers, including a […]

The work could reduce methane emissions while also increasing yields from better nitrogen utilization.