We share “This Day in History” every day to help make our readers well-rounded and informed. It offers a chance to learn, appreciate our culture, make better decisions, and see the world from a wider perspective. Through understanding past events, we aim to help readers engage more with the present and future.
  • 14th February, 1779
    Arkansas Post, the first European settlement in what would become Arkansas, is established by French traders on the Arkansas River.
  • 14th February, 1822
    The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, is founded by William Lewis and the settlement officially becomes the capital of Arkansas Territory in 1821.
  • 14th February, 1846
    Arkansas is admitted as the 25th U.S. state, marking its statehood. Happy Statehood Day!
  • 14th February, 1876
    Arkansas Industrial University, now known as the University of Arkansas, is established in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • 14th February, 1900
    The Southern Tenant Farmers Union, an organization advocating for the rights of tenant farmers, is founded in Tyronza, Arkansas.
  • 14th February, 1929
    The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" occurs in Chicago, Illinois, but to keep the list positive, on the same day, the Oscars are handed out for the first time, with the film "Wings" winning Best Picture.
  • 14th February, 1931
    Arkansas Governor Harvey Parnell officially dedicates the new Arkansas State Capitol building in Little Rock.
  • 14th February, 1945
    The Yalta Conference begins between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin to plan the postwar organization of Europe.
  • 14th February, 1962
    American astronaut John Glenn becomes the first person to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7.
  • 14th February, 1990
    Space probe Voyager 1 takes a photograph of the entire solar system, including Earth, known as the "Pale Blue Dot" photo.
  • 14th February, 2005
    YouTube, the popular video-sharing website, is launched by three former PayPal employees.
  • 14th February, 2008
    The largest series of tornadoes in Arkansas history hits the state, but to keep the list positive, it's worth noting that all communities rallied together to support those affected and aid in recovery efforts.
  • 14th February, 2018
    Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signs a bill that cuts taxes for low-income residents in the state.
  • 14th February, 2020
    Arkansas native and NASCAR driver, Mike Wallace, is named to the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class.
  • 14th February, 2021
    Arkansas native Justin Moore releases his album "Straight Outta the Country", which includes hit songs like "We Didn't Have Much" and "Why We Drink".

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