Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 12, 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.
Jerry Blalock was executed at Jacksonport on May 12, 1883. He claimed that he killed Thomas Brandenburg in self defense.
On May 12, 1919 a petition filed in Pulaski Circuit Court incorporated “The American Legion,” making Arkansas the first state organization incorporated in the nation…