1. On August 27, 1819, Arkansas was officially established as a territory of the United States. This paved the way for statehood, which would be granted in 1836.

2. The Battle of Devil's Backbone took place on August 27, 1862, during the Civil War. Confederate forces under General Thomas Holmes were attempting to prevent Union troops from reaching Little Rock. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory.

3. On August 27, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. This was a significant moment in Arkansas history, as suffragettes had been fighting for women's rights in the state for decades.

4. The town of Hardy, Arkansas, was destroyed by a tornado on August 27, 1930. The storm killed 28 people and left many others homeless. However, the town was quickly rebuilt and is now a popular tourist destination.

5. On August 27, 1957, the Little Rock Nine began their first day of classes at Little Rock Central High School. This was a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement, as the nine African American students faced intense opposition from white segregationists. The event is remembered as a pivotal moment in the fight for school desegregation.