Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 9, 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.
1863 — Civil War: martial law in Arkansas. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas notes that Confederate Lt. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes declared martial law on Feb. 9, 1863, sending troops to suppress unionist/guerrilla activity in the region.
1960 — Civil-rights era violence in Little Rock. The home of Carlotta Walls LaNier (Little Rock Nine) was bombed on Feb. 9, 1960, according to her biography…