1. On November 9, 1857, the Arkansas Gazette printed its first issue. It became the oldest continually operated business in Arkansas until it ceased operation in 1991.
2. On November 9, 1885, the Iron Mountain Railroad reached Hot Springs, allowing easier transportation to the famous resort and boosting its tourism industry.
3. On November 9, 1919, the Arkansas State Capitol was completed after three years of construction. It is the site of the Arkansas General Assembly and the governor's office.
4. On November 9, 1965, former Arkansas governor Sid McMath was appointed chairman of the Federal Power Commission by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
5. On November 9, 1970, Hurricane Celia hit Arkansas with heavy rains and high winds, causing $1.3 million in damages and one fatality. It was the first hurricane to directly affect the state since 1909.