History events By Jeremy Pankey Feb 22, 1789 George Washington became the first president Oct 24, 1789 The French revolution Feb 17, 1801 Thomas Jefferson became the 3rd president Apr 30, 1801 Louisiana purchase May 14, 1803 Lewis and clark expedition Oct 16, 1804 Hunter-Dunbar Expedition Nov 16, 1805 Freeman and custis explore the white river Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 Nov 17, 1817 Fort Smith is established Feb 14, 1818 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft explored Arkansas Jul 5, 1819 Thomas Nuttall explored Arkansas Mar 3, 1820 Congress approves the Missouri compromise Nov 15, 1824 The Quapaw Treaty was signed Jun 15, 1836 The Territory of Arkansas is established Sep 30, 2016 New Madrid Earthquake
