1836: Arkansas became the 25th state.
1944: American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan.
1957: Specials at Aberdeen's Arcola Grocery included a 2-pound box of Velveeta cheese for 69 cents and a six-pack of Coke for 39 cents.
1978: King Hussein of Jordan married 26-year-old American Lisa Halaby, who became Queen Noor.
1982: Entertainers at the upcoming State Fair were Barbara Mandrell, Rick Springfield, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and Charlie Pride.
2001: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-96 in Game 5 to win their second straight NBA championship.
Source: Dacotah Prairie Museum and The Associated Press
