1. On April 28, 1932, the notorious criminal and gangster, Al Capone, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion. While Capone's crimes were not committed in Arkansas, his incarceration was widely reported across the United States including in the Arkansas Gazette.

2. On April 28, 1964, the Arkansas River flooded causing significant damage to many towns throughout the state. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and resulted in millions of dollars in property damage and the displacement of thousands of people.

3. On April 28, 1997, a devastating tornado struck the town of Jarrell, Texas which is roughly 300 miles southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The tornado, which reached a strength of F5, destroyed nearly everything in its path including homes, businesses, and even trees.

4. On April 28, 2014, the United States Supreme Court upheld an Arkansas law that requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. The law was challenged by civil rights groups who argued that it was designed to disenfranchise minority voters.

5. On April 28, 2017, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a law allowing concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in the state. The law was controversial and opposed by many students and faculty members who argued that it would make campuses less safe.