1. On October 18, 1890, the University of Arkansas was officially established as a public land-grant institution. Today, the university offers over 200 degree programs and enrolls over 27,000 students.

2. In 1931, the notorious outlaw Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd was captured in East Liverpool, Ohio. Floyd was suspected of committing several murders and bank robberies, including the robbery of the Security Bank in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, just across the Arkansas border.

3. On October 18, 1945, Governor Ben T. Laney established the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, which was responsible for bringing new industry and economic growth to the state. Today, the commission is known as the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and works to attract new businesses and promote job creation throughout Arkansas.

4. In 1952, a devastating F4 tornado swept through the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas, killing 13 people and injuring over 150 others. The tornado damaged or destroyed over 800 buildings in the city, causing millions of dollars in damage.

5. On October 18, 2003, the Arkansas Razorbacks football team defeated the Florida Gators 33-28 in a major upset victory. The game, played in Fayetteville, Arkansas, marked the first time the Razorbacks had defeated the Gators since joining the Southeastern Conference in 1992.