Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 29, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on September 29. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1836 — Marion County is established by the First General Assembly. Contemporary and archival summaries place the county’s establishment on September 29, 1836.
1958 — U.S. Supreme Court announces Cooper v. Aaron. The Court publicly announced its opinion on September 29 (after issuing a short per curiam on Sept. 12), reaffirming that Arkansas officials were bound by federal desegregation orders and by the Court’s constitutional interpretations…