National Missouri Day is observed worldwide every January 4 to celebrate Missouri as the 24th state to join the United States. Established in 2017 by National Day Calendar, this holiday aims to honor the state's distinct history and culture, although it does not coincide with the actual date of Missouri's admission to the Union. Missouri, known as the "Show Me State," is recognized for its contributions to music, particularly as the birthplace of ragtime, St. Louis blues, and Kansas City jazz, as well as its famous Kansas City-style barbecue. The state was named after the Missouri River, which derives its name from a local Native American tribe. Missouri's path to statehood was marked by the Missouri Crisis, resolved by the Missouri Compromise of 1820, leading to its admission as a slave state in 1821. Celebrations may include local events and gatherings that reflect Missouri's rich cultural heritage.