1. In 1920, Arkansas ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This was a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality in the United States.

2. On January 16, 1949, the Arkansas State Capitol building was officially dedicated in Little Rock. This impressive structure boasts a beautiful dome and is home to the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, and other state officials.

3. In 1995, a devastating ice storm swept through much of Arkansas, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The storm was so severe that it was declared a federal disaster.

4. On January 16, 1964, the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Cotton Bowl Classic, cementing their place as one of the top college football teams in the country. The Razorbacks would go on to win the national championship the following year.

5. In 1919, a massive flood struck the state of Arkansas, causing extensive damage and claiming many lives. The flood was caused by heavy rains and rapidly melting snow, and it remains one of the worst natural disasters in the state's history.