1. In 1876, the Helena Bridge was completed, connecting Helena and Crowley's Ridge. It was built to accommodate the growing cotton industry and facilitated transportation of goods from the Mississippi River to the railroads.
2. On September 13, 1900, the Arkansas State Fair officially opened in Hot Springs. It has since become one of the largest events in the state and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
3. The Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students, were the first to integrate Central High School in Little Rock on September 13, 1957. Their enrollment was met with intense opposition and required the intervention of federal troops to ensure their safety and rights as students.
4. In 1985, the historic Empress of Little Rock Bed and Breakfast was opened. It is a beautifully restored Victorian mansion that has become a popular destination for visitors to Little Rock.
5. On September 13, 2005, Hurricane Katrina refugees were welcomed to Arkansas. Thousands of evacuees were displaced by the hurricane and sought refuge in neighboring states like Arkansas, where they received aid and support from the communities.