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  • 4th March, 1830
    The state of Arkansas is officially admitted to the Union as the 25th state, bringing joy and pride to its residents.

  • 4th March, 1841
    The Arkansas Supreme Court holds its first session, establishing the foundation for the state's legal system.

  • 4th March, 1874
    Arkansas native, Jonas Holland Tebbetts, is born in Marianna. He later becomes a successful attorney and politician, serving as the state's attorney general.

  • 4th March, 1898
    Arkansas native, Charles Hillman Brough, is inaugurated as the 25th Governor of Arkansas, bringing new opportunities and initiatives to the state.

  • 4th March, 1903
    Arkansas native, Ray Ewing Thornton, Sr., is born in Conway. He later becomes a prominent attorney and serves as a U.S. Congressman.

  • 4th March, 1917
    Arkansas native, Donrey Media Group, is founded by Donald W. Reynolds in Fort Smith, laying the groundwork for a successful media company.

  • 4th March, 1921
    Arkansas native, Dorothy Shaver, becomes the first female president of a major U.S. department store when she takes over as president of Lord & Taylor.

  • 4th March, 1923
    Arkansas native, Sam Walton, is born in Kingfisher. He later founds Walmart, one of the world's largest retail chains, revolutionizing the retail industry.

  • 4th March, 1944
    Arkansas native, Bobby Waddell, is born in North Little Rock. He later becomes a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to various charitable causes.

  • 4th March, 1949
    Arkansas native, Barney Bailey, is born in Mount Vernon. He later becomes a renowned artist, known for his vibrant and colorful paintings.

  • 4th March, 1958
    Arkansas native, Sue Cowan Williams, wins a landmark case against the Little Rock School District, leading to the desegregation of schools in Arkansas.

  • 4th March, 1965
    Arkansas native, Joycelyn Elders, becomes the first African American to be appointed as Surgeon General of the United States, inspiring future generations.

  • 4th March, 1969
    Arkansas native, Bobby Portis, is born in Little Rock. He later becomes a professional basketball player in the NBA, representing his home state on the national stage.

  • 4th March, 1973
    Arkansas native, John Hickenlooper, co-founds Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado, igniting a craft beer revolution.

  • 4th March, 1982
    Arkansas native, Natasha Trethewey, wins the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for her collection "Native Guard," showcasing her literary talent.

  • 4th March, 1998
    Arkansas native, Johnny Cash, is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, honoring his legendary contributions to music.

  • 4th March, 2004
    Arkansas native, Douglas Blackmon, wins the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book "Slavery by Another Name," shedding light on a dark chapter of American history.

  • 4th March, 2010
    Arkansas native, Bill Clinton, unveils the Clinton Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, celebrating his legacy as the 42nd President of the United States.

  • 4th March, 2013
    Arkansas native, Scotty McCreery, wins the Academy of Country Music Award for New Artist of the Year, recognizing his rising star in the country music scene.

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