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Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrives in Arkansas.
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With the Louisiana Purchase Arkansas becomes part of the USA
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On June 15th 1836 Arkansas became a state.
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During the civil war Arkansas broke away from the Union
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Arkansas rejoins the Union
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Hatties Wyatt Caraway serves as US senator
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In April 1927 more than 750,000 Arkansans lose homes because of the Great Mississippi Flood
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Wal-Mart is founded by Sam Watson on July 2nd 1962.
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Bill Clinton from Hope,Arkansas is elected
