Today in History: Deadly tornado kills 21 in St. Louis area

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Original Load Date Feb. 10, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 10, 2026, 6 a.m.
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Today is Monday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2025. There are 324 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 10, 1959, an F4-intensity tornado tore through the St. Louis area, killing 21 people and injuring 345. Also on this date: 1736, the treaty ending the Seven Years’ War was signed in Pari...