Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for January 16, 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.
1861 — Arkansas moves closer to secession
The Arkansas Senate acted on January 16, 1861, passing legislation to call a state secession convention, after the House had approved a bill in late December…