1. In 1957, the desegregation crisis occurred in Little Rock. On September 9, nine African American students attempted to enter Central High School but were denied entry by the Arkansas National Guard, which was ordered to block their entrance by Governor Orval Faubus.

2. On September 9, 1893, the Arkansas State Fair Association was formed. It has since become one of the largest and most popular state fairs in the country, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

3. The University of Arkansas officially opened on September 9, 1872. Today, the university is known for its research facilities and interdisciplinary programs, and it is the flagship institution of the state's higher education system.

4. In 1961, the Little Rock Nine were finally able to attend Central High School after a federal judge ordered the National Guard to stand down. On September 9 of that year, the students returned to school under heavy police escort and faced continued harassment and intimidation from white segregationists.

5. On September 9, 1927, the Arkansas state legislature passed a resolution recognizing the first Monday in September as Labor Day, a national holiday honoring the contributions of workers to the country's economy and society. Today, Labor Day is celebrated with parades, barbecues, and other festivities throughout the state.