1. In 1908, the town of Lake Village was incorporated. Lake Village is located in Chicot County and is a popular destination for fishing and duck hunting.

2. On June 18, 1942, the USS Herring submarine was sunk by a Japanese destroyer while serving in the Sea of Japan. Of the 80 crew members, none survived the attack. The Herring was the first American submarine to be lost during World War II.

3. In 2005, the Arkansas State Capitol was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The building was completed in 1915 and serves as the seat of government for the state of Arkansas.

4. The first African American mayor in Arkansas, John H. Johnson, was elected on June 18, 1963, in Helena-West Helena. Johnson served as mayor until 1978 and was a vocal advocate for civil rights and equal opportunity.

5. On June 18, 1971, the Ozark National Forest was established in Arkansas. The forest covers over 1 million acres and includes several popular recreational areas, such as Blanchard Springs Caverns and the Buffalo National River.