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  • 27th March 1942
    Arkansas native and actress Charlayne Woodard is born in Albany, New York. She is known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • 27th March 1952
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team wins the NCAA Championship, defeating the University of Kansas Jayhawks 81-71 in the final, claiming their first national title.

  • 27th March 1954
    Arkansas-born musician and songwriter Johnny Cash makes his debut on the Louisiana Hayride radio program, launching his successful music career.

  • 27th March 1955
    Arkansas native and actress Talia Shire is born in Lake Success, New York. She later gains fame for her roles in films such as "The Godfather" series and the "Rocky" series.

  • 27th March 1957
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team wins their second NCAA Championship, defeating the University of Kansas Jayhawks 75-71 in triple overtime, securing another national title.

  • 27th March 1963
    Arkansas native and actor Quentin Tarantino is born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He later becomes a highly acclaimed filmmaker known for his unique style and storytelling.

  • 27th March 1969
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team advances to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane, thrilling fans with their performance.

  • 27th March 1973
    Arkansas native and actress Emily Ann Lloyd is born in Glendale, California. She is known for her roles in films and television series.

  • 27th March 1977
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team advances to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels, showcasing their talent and determination.

  • 27th March 1985
    Arkansas native and actress Brenda Song is born in Carmichael, California. She gains fame for her roles in Disney Channel series and films.

  • 27th March 1989
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team wins their third NCAA Championship, defeating the University of Michigan Wolverines 80-79 in the final, securing another national title.

  • 27th March 1993
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team advances to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the University of Michigan Wolverines, thrilling fans with their performance.

  • 27th March 1999
    Arkansas native and actress Holliston Coleman is born in Pasadena, California. She is known for her roles in films and television series.

  • 27th March 2001
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team advances to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the University of Arizona Wildcats, showcasing their skill and teamwork on the court.

  • 27th March 2006
    Arkansas native and actor Nathan McLeod is born in Springdale, Arkansas. He later gains recognition for his roles in television series and films.

  • 27th March 2008
    Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team defeats the University of Kentucky Wildcats, securing their fourth straight victory and showcasing their prowess on the field.

  • 27th March 2012
    Arkansas native and actor Will Rogers is born in Goose Creek, Texas. He is known for his roles in films and television series.

  • 27th March 2016
    Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball team advances to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the University of Texas Longhorns, demonstrating their determination and skill on the court.

  • 27th March 2019
    Arkansas native and singer-songwriter Justin Moore releases his fifth studio album, "Late Nights and Longnecks," featuring hit singles like "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home."

  • 27th March 2020
    Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team wins the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Championship, defeating the University of Texas Longhorns 77-74 in the final, claiming their third NIT title.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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