Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 28, 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.
Arkansas Legislature passed Act 512 on March 28, 1919, a criminal-anarchy law adopted during the First Red Scare.
On March 28, 1850, inmates set fire to the roof of the Arkansas State Penitentiary during an escape attempt, destroying the rebuilt prison structure…