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1. On December 20, 1860, Arkansas became the sixth state to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy.
2. The first full-scale automobile factory in Arkansas, the Climber Motor Corporation, opened in Little Rock on December 20, 1914.
3. In 1943, the US Army established Fort Chaffee in western Arkansas on December 20 as a training center and also as a prisoner of war camp during World War II.
4. On December 20, 1975, the Arkansas State Police launched its first helicopter unit to provide aerial support for law enforcement operations.
5. Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville, Arkansas was established on December 20, 1964, with over 34,000 acres of natural beauty and recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping.
5 Fun Facts About December 20 In Arkansas History
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