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5 Fun Facts About December 23 In Arkansas History

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1. On December 23, 1862, Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman was defeated at the Battle of Prairie Grove, marking the end of Confederate campaigns in Arkansas.
2. The Arkansas Gazette, the state's oldest newspaper, was first published on December 23, 1819.
3. The Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who were the first to integrate Little Rock Central High School, made their final forced entry into the school on December 23, 1957, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
4. On December 23, 1927, a tornado hit the town of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, killing 23 people and injuring over 100 more.
5. The Arkansas State Capitol was officially dedicated on December 23, 1915, after several years of construction.
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