Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 30, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
On June 30, 1896, Kansas City real estate agent Fred A. Hornbeck began selling lots in the new railroad town of Mena, helping launch one of western Arkansas’ important railroad communities.
On June 30, 1975, the Arkansas Supreme Court issued Rogers v. Watkins, a civil case involving liability tied to a minor driver’s license application…