1. On June 6, 1928, a devastating tornado tore through the town of Amagon, Arkansas, killing 15 people and injuring many more. The tornado remains one of the deadliest in Arkansas history.

2. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper was first published on June 6, 1991, after the Arkansas Gazette, the state's oldest newspaper, ceased publication.

3. On June 6, 1944, a group of Arkansas soldiers landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The soldiers were part of the 116th Infantry Regiment, which suffered heavy casualties during the operation.

4. The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation was founded on June 6, 1992, to honor the contributions of African Americans to the state of Arkansas.

5. On June 6, 1872, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College (now known as the University of Arkansas) first opened its doors to students. The college was founded to provide education in agriculture and engineering to the people of Arkansas.