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Arkansas became the 25th state
On June 15,1836 Arkansas became the 25th state with Little Rock becoming its capital -
The railroad from Memphis and Little rock was completed
In 1854 a railroad between Memphis and Little rock started being constructed. In 1871 the railroad was completed. -
University of Arkansas opens
In 1872 the university of Arkansas officially opens in Fayetteville. -
Diamonds found
Diamonds found near Murfreesboro, which becomes the site of the only diamond mine in United States -
Arkansas Floods
One fifth of Arkansas floods because of the Mississippi river -
KATV first aired
Television KATV first aired live in Little Rock -
Orval E. Faubus
Orval E. Faubus was the first Arkansas governor to be elected six full terms. 1955-1967 -
U.S. troops help the little rock nine
President Eisenhower send U.S. troops to help dark hue people(the little rock nine) attend Central High School in Little Rock. -
Bill Clinton is re-elected
Arkansas "creation science" law is overturned in Federal District Court Bill Clinton is re-elected governor. -
Bill Clinton is elected president
Bill Clinton is elected president of the United States
