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  • 26th February, 1802
    Arkansas Post, the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley and the first territorial capital of Arkansas, is established.
  • 26th February, 1839
    Arkansas becomes the 25th state to join the United States of America, marking a significant milestone in the state's history.
  • 26th February, 1916
    Arkansas native and baseball player, George Kell, is born in Swifton. He later becomes a Hall of Fame third baseman, known for his exceptional hitting and fielding.
  • 26th February, 1920
    Arkansas native and musician, Larry Clinton, is born in Brooklyn. He later gains fame as a bandleader, composer, and arranger in the Big Band era.
  • 26th February, 1932
    Arkansas native and baseball player, Johnny Wyrostek, is born in Fairmont City. He goes on to have a successful career in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • 26th February, 1932
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Gene Vance, is born in Paragould. He later becomes a standout player for the University of Kentucky and plays professionally in the NBA.
  • 26th February, 1945
    Arkansas native and musician, Bob Engemann, is born in Eagle Rock. He later becomes a member of The Lettermen, a popular vocal group known for their harmony singing.
  • 26th February, 1953
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Cliff Meely, is born in Pine Bluff. He later becomes a standout player for the University of Colorado and plays professionally in the NBA.
  • 26th February, 1967
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Ron Brewer, is born in Fort Smith. He later becomes known for his scoring ability and defensive prowess in the NBA.
  • 26th February, 1971
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Barry Carroll, is born in Pine Bluff. He later becomes a standout player for Purdue University and plays in the NBA.
  • 26th February, 1972
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Corliss Williamson, is born in Russellville. He later leads the University of Arkansas to an NCAA Championship in 1994 and enjoys a successful NBA career.
  • 26th February, 1973
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Scotty Thurman, is born in Ruston. He becomes famous for his game-winning three-pointer in the 1994 NCAA Championship game for the University of Arkansas.
  • 26th February, 1983
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, is born in Little Rock. He later becomes a seven-time NBA All-Star and enjoys a successful career in professional basketball.
  • 26th February, 1985
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Patrick Beverley, is born in Chicago. He becomes known for his tenacious defense and competitive spirit in the NBA.
  • 26th February, 1992
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Bobby Portis, is born in Little Rock. He goes on to have a successful NBA career, playing for teams like the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.
  • 26th February, 1996
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Malik Monk, is born in Jonesboro. He later plays college basketball for the University of Kentucky before being drafted into the NBA.
  • 26th February, 2001
    Arkansas native and basketball player, K. J. Hill, is born in North Little Rock. He later becomes a standout wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
  • 26th February, 2016
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Malik Monk, scores 27 points for the University of Kentucky in a game against the University of Alabama, showcasing his scoring prowess.
  • 26th February, 2018
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Bobby Portis, is traded to the Washington Wizards in the NBA, providing him with new opportunities to showcase his talent.

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