1. In 1863, the Battle of Fitzhugh's Woods took place in Arkansas during the Civil War. The Union forces led by General Benjamin Prentiss defeated the Confederate troops led by General John Marmaduke in this skirmish.

2. On March 3, 1899, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 35, which established the State Agricultural School in Jonesboro. This later became Arkansas State University.

3. Arkansas native Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on March 3, 1980. Cash, known as the "Man in Black," was a legendary singer-songwriter and a cultural icon of the 20th century.

4. The Old State House Museum in Little Rock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1971. This historic building served as the state capitol from 1836 to 1911 and is now a museum showcasing Arkansas history and culture.

5. On March 3, 1943, an Arkansas National Guard unit was activated for World War II duty. The 206th Coast Artillery regiment served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic actions during the defense of the Philippine Islands.