1. In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Thomas C. Hindman clashed with Union troops in the Battle of Arkansas Post. The battle was a significant victory for the Union, as they captured more than 5,000 Confederate soldiers and secured control of the Mississippi River.

2. On January 25, 1891, the Arkansas State Capitol building was completed after four years of construction. The building, which is located in Little Rock, is known for its distinctive dome and serves as the seat of government for the state of Arkansas.

3. In 1915, the Arkansas State Highway Commission was established to oversee the development and maintenance of the state's highways. Today, the Arkansas Department of Transportation continues this work and is responsible for maintaining over 16,000 miles of state highways and interstates.

4. On January 25, 1936, Arkansas native and future President of the United States, Bill Clinton, was born in Hope, Arkansas. Clinton would go on to serve two terms as the 42nd President, from 1993 to 2001.

5. In 2018, Arkansas became the third U.S. state to implement a work requirement for Medicaid recipients. The controversial policy, which requires certain beneficiaries to work, volunteer, or participate in job training programs in order to receive benefits, has been the subject of legal challenges and debate.