1. Arkansas became a state on February 14, 1819. After being part of the Louisiana Territory, Arkansas petitioned for statehood and was granted admission to the Union as the 25th state.

2. The first heart transplant in Arkansas took place on February 14, 1986, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. Dr. John P. Moriarty performed the surgery, which was successful.

3. On February 14, 1929, a major earthquake shook parts of Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. The quake had a magnitude of 4.6 and caused some damage to buildings in the region.

4. In 1914, Valentine's Day was celebrated in Little Rock with a "Valentine's Ball" held at the Hotel Marion. The event was hosted by the local newspaper, the Arkansas Democrat, and featured music, dancing, and elaborate decorations.

5. In 1963, civil rights activist James Baldwin visited Little Rock and spoke at Philander Smith College on Valentine's Day. His talk was titled "The Negro and the American Promise" and discussed the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.