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This Day in Arkansas History

June 16, 2006

Approximately 1,322 paying customers and 400 to 500 visitors celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of diamonds in Pike County. The two-day event that began on this date was in honor of John Huddleston, who discovered diamonds on his 160-acre farm in 1906. An annual celebration has been held on the third Saturday of June since 1984 at the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro (Pike County). The festival includes activities and prizes for people of all ages, and all offer free admission except for the diamond search area. Celebrity diamonds are sometimes displayed by their owners.

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Dale Bumpers Inauguration

When Dale Bumpers ran for governor in 1970, it was only the second time he had run for public office; the first was a failed run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in 1962. After winning the Democratic primary against seven opponents, he easily defeated his Republican opponent, Winthrop Rockefeller. Bumpers won reelection in 1972 and is shown here being sworn into office for his second term.

 

When Dale Bumpers ran for governor in 1970, it was only the second time he had run for public office; the first was a failed run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in 1962. After winning the Democratic primary against seven opponents, he easily defeated his Republican opponent, Winthrop Rockefeller. Bumpers won reelection in 1972 and is shown here being sworn into office for his second term.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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