Here are five interesting facts about July 27 in Arkansas history:

1. In 1943, the Arkansas Municipal Power Authority was established. This agency was created to provide reliable and affordable electric power to the cities and towns of Arkansas.

2. Famous musician Al Green was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, on July 27, 1946. He became known for his soulful music and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

3. In 1953, the city of Little Rock approved a plan to build a new airport to replace the existing Adams Field. This new airport, known as Little Rock National Airport, became the primary airport for the region.

4. On July 27, 1960, the Arkansas State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol building, located in Little Rock, was designed in the neoclassical style by architect George R. Mann.

5. In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed the Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act, which provided funding for schools and communities in rural areas. This act was important to Arkansas, which has a significant rural population.