1. The Battle of Hill's Plantation took place on August 8, 1864, during the American Civil War. Confederate troops led by General Sterling Price engaged Union forces at Hill's Plantation in southeastern Arkansas. The battle resulted in a Confederate victory but did little to change the outcome of the war.

2. On August 8, 1925, the Arkansas State Capitol Building was dedicated. The building, which is located in Little Rock, was designed in the neoclassical style and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the state.

3. The first African-American mayor in Arkansas was elected on August 8, 1977. Lottie Shackelford was elected as the mayor of Little Rock, and she served in that position until 1981. Shackelford was also the first woman to serve as mayor of Little Rock.

4. In 2015, August 8 was declared "Arkansas Day" by Governor Asa Hutchinson. The day is meant to celebrate Arkansas's history, culture, and people, and it is a time to reflect on the state's past and look toward its future.

5. On August 8, 1936, the Arkansas State Fairgrounds opened in Little Rock. The fairgrounds have been the site of the Arkansas State Fair since its inception in 1938. The fair is one of the largest events in the state and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.