1. In 1864, the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry took place during the Civil War. The Union forces successfully defeated Confederate troops, which helped pave the way for the eventual capture of Little Rock.
2. In 1905, the Arkansas state legislature passed an act establishing the Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical, and Normal College, which would later become the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
3. In 1943, Camp Joseph T. Robinson was established near Little Rock as a training facility for troops during World War II. Today, it serves as a training center for the Arkansas National Guard.
4. In 1997, the Ozark Folk Center State Park officially reopened for the season, featuring traditional Ozark music, crafts, and demonstrations.
5. In 2014, the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock held a dedication ceremony for the new William J. Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that spans the Arkansas River. The bridge offers stunning views of the area's skyline and riverfront.
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