September 7 1749 Rene Auguste Chouteau was born in New Orleans. His father had abandoned the family and his mother began a relationship with Pierre Laclede. In 1763, Laclede brought 14-year-old Auguste along to choose a spot for a trading post. The following year, Auguste led the men who began construction on the site that his stepfather predicted would become a great city. 1888 Bernard. F. Dickmann was born in St. Louis. In 1933, he became the first Democratic Mayor of St. Louis since Rolla Wells 24 years earlier. He served from 1933 to 1941. Dickmann’s greatest accomplishment was the creation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. He also pushed through an anti-smoke ordinance that became the model for cities nationwide. 1900 The Post-Dispatch reported that Mayor Henry Ziegenhein laughed it off when a group of citizens demanded better street lighting. Zeigenhein reportedly said, “We got a moon yet ain’t we?” The voters had the last laugh when they voted the thoroughly corrupt “Uncle Henry” out of office in the spring. 1982 The Fabulous Fox Theatre re-opened with a presentation of the musical Barnum. The theatre was restored to its original grandeur under the guidance of Leon and Mary Strauss. The Fox opened in 1929, and had been vacant since 1978. 1993 Cardinals outfielder Mark Whiten slugged four home runs and drove in 12 in a single game. Sunny Jim Bottomley of the Cardinals was the last player to get 12 R-B-Is in one game, back in 1924. Bob Horner of the Braves was the last player to hit four home runs in a game, in 1986. 1998 Mark McGwire smashed his 61st home run of the season, tying the all-time mark set by Roger Maris in 1961. It happened on the 61st birthday of his father, John McGwire. The historic blast came in the first inning off Mike Morgan of the Cubs at Busch Stadium. Big Mac’s son Mathew joined team mates in welcoming him at home plate. Sammy Sosa applauded from the outfield. 2005 Pinnacle Entertainment broke ground for a $400 million casino complex at Lacledes Landing. Plans called for the complex to include a new hotel and spa, connected to Americas Center by a pedestrian walkway beneath I-70. Lumiere Place opened in December, 2007.
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