1. Arkansas became the 25th state:
July 3, 1836, marks a significant milestone in Arkansas history as it was the day the state became the 25th state of the United States.

2. The Civil War began:
July 3, 1861, marked the beginning of the Civil War in Arkansas when Captain James Totten of the Union Army seized the Federal Arsenal in Little Rock.

3. Hot Springs National Park was established:
On July 3, 1874, Hot Springs National Park was established by an Act of Congress, making it the first national park to be designated for recreational use.

4. The "Daisy Queen" debuted at Camelot Amusement Park:
July 3, 1947, saw the debut of the "Daisy Queen" at the newly opened Camelot Amusement Park in Hot Springs. The attraction was a ride consisting of spinning teacups.

5. The state's first medical marijuana dispensary opened:
July 3, 2019, marked the opening of Arkansas' first medical marijuana dispensary, Doctor's Orders RX, in Hot Springs. This followed the legalization of medical marijuana in the state in 2016.