1. On August 30, 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state of the United States. Arkansas was admitted to the Union after a long struggle for statehood that began in the early 1800s, and it became one of the founding members of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

2. In 1957, on August 30, nine black students known as the "Little Rock Nine" attempted to enter Little Rock Central High School, which had been previously all-white. The students were initially prevented from entering by the Arkansas National Guard, but were eventually escorted inside by federal troops ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

3. On August 30, 1941, the U.S. Army established Camp Chaffee near Fort Smith, Arkansas. The camp was named after Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee Jr., who had served in both World War I and World War II. During World War II, Camp Chaffee served as a training center for infantry and tank crews.

4. On August 30, 1978, the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas was established. The forest covers over 1 million acres and includes mountainous terrain, rivers, and lakes. It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and bald eagles.

5. In 2004, on August 30, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee declared a statewide day of prayer and fasting in response to Hurricane Charley, which had recently devastated parts of Florida. The governor encouraged Arkansans to pray for the safety and well-being of those affected by the hurricane, and to donate money and resources to help with relief efforts.