1. On October 19, 1956, the Little Rock Nine made history as they entered Little Rock Central High School, becoming the first African American students to enroll in the previously all-white school. The event was a major moment in the civil rights movement and led to numerous protests and demonstrations.

2. In 1917, the Arkansas State Capitol building was completed on October 19. The building, located in Little Rock, was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and has since become a recognized symbol of the state.

3. On October 19, 1874, several members of the Brooks-Baxter War were arrested in Little Rock. The war, which lasted from April to June of that year, was a political and military conflict between two factions fighting for control of the state government.

4. The Jonesboro Lynching of 1881 occurred on October 19, making it a crucial date in Arkansas history. Three African American men were accused of murder and were subsequently lynched by a mob in front of a large crowd.

5. On October 19, 1980, the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Texas Longhorns in a college football game known as the "The Chicken Curse". The game is a memorable moment in Razorbacks history, as it marked the first time in 17 years that the team had beaten Texas.