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  • 27th February, 1821
    The Territory of Arkansas is created from a portion of the Missouri Territory, paving the way for future statehood.
  • 27th February, 1836
    The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, is officially incorporated, marking a significant milestone in its development.
  • 27th February, 1863
    Arkansas Governor Harris Flanagin signs into law the creation of Arkansas's first state-funded public school system, laying the foundation for education in the state.
  • 27th February, 1872
    The Arkansas Gazette, the oldest newspaper in Arkansas and one of the oldest newspapers west of the Mississippi River, publishes its first issue in Little Rock.
  • 27th February, 1911
    Arkansas native and actress, Beatrice Gray, is born in Hot Springs. She later appears in several films and television shows during Hollywood's Golden Age.
  • 27th February, 1930
    Arkansas native and musician, Joanne Woodward, is born in Thomasville. She later becomes an acclaimed actress, winning an Academy Award for Best Actress.
  • 27th February, 1940
    Arkansas native and baseball player, Jimmy Dykes, is born in Philadelphia. He later becomes a successful player, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball.
  • 27th February, 1949
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Dwight Jones, is born in Pine Bluff. He later becomes an NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist.
  • 27th February, 1951
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Phil Hicks, is born in North Little Rock. He later becomes a standout player for Tulane University and plays professionally in the NBA.
  • 27th February, 1965
    Arkansas native and basketball player, John Strohmeyer, is born in Helena. He later becomes a successful college basketball coach.
  • 27th February, 1971
    Arkansas native and basketball player, William Bedford, is born in Memphis. He later plays in the NBA and wins an NBA Championship with the Detroit Pistons.
  • 27th February, 1980
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Sidney Moncrief, records a triple-double with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA game against the New York Knicks.
  • 27th February, 1982
    Arkansas native and basketball player, John Daly, wins his first professional golf tournament, the Southern Open in Columbus, Georgia, marking the beginning of a successful golf career.
  • 27th February, 1988
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Scott Hastings, sets an NBA record by playing in his 865th consecutive game, showcasing his durability and longevity in the league.
  • 27th February, 1990
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores 35 points for the University of Arkansas in a game against Texas Tech University, demonstrating his scoring ability.
  • 27th February, 1996
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores 26 points for the University of Arkansas in a game against the University of Mississippi, helping his team to victory.
  • 27th February, 1997
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores 28 points for the University of Arkansas in a game against the University of Tennessee, contributing to his team's success.
  • 27th February, 2002
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores 31 points for the Phoenix Suns in an NBA game against the New York Knicks, showcasing his scoring prowess at the professional level.
  • 27th February, 2016
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores 27 points for the Miami Heat in an NBA game against the Washington Wizards, continuing his successful career in professional basketball.

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