1. In 1835, the first permanent settlement in what is now Faulkner County, Arkansas was established by William J. Oliver. The settlement was named Oliver Springs and grew into a thriving community.

2. On September 26, 1864, Union forces under General Frederick Steele captured the city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas during the Civil War. This victory helped pave the way for the Union's eventual takeover of the state.

3. In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, a group of black students, were escorted by federal troops to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School. This event was a major milestone in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to desegregate schools around the country.

4. On September 26, 1962, Johnny Cash recorded the song "Ring of Fire" in Nashville, Tennessee. The song, co-written by Cash's wife, June Carter, went on to become a massive hit and is considered one of Cash's signature songs.

5. In 1994, the Clinton Presidential Library was established in Little Rock, Arkansas. This library houses important documents and memorabilia from the presidency of Bill Clinton, who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.