1. In 1868, the state of Arkansas was readmitted to the Union after the Civil War. Arkansas was one of the last Confederate states to be readmitted.

2. In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students, attempted to enroll in Little Rock Central High School. The governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus, ordered the National Guard to prevent their entry, leading to a standoff and eventually the intervention of federal troops. This event became a key moment in the civil rights movement.

3. In 1980, the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas was designated as a wilderness area by Congress. The wilderness area covers over 160,000 acres and is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.

4. In 2004, Hurricane Frances caused significant damage in Arkansas, particularly in the northeastern part of the state. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and damage to homes and infrastructure.

5. In 2017, the city of Little Rock celebrated its 60th anniversary of desegregation. On September 25, 1957, nine African American students entered Little Rock Central High School under the protection of federal troops, marking a key moment in the struggle for civil rights in the United States.