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Louisiana is discovered
Louisiana is discovered and claimed by the French. This expedition was lead by Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle. -
First permanent settlement
Juchereau de St. Denis founded the first permanent. -
New Orleans
New Orleans is founded. -
Spain
The French gave Spain Louisiana. -
Rebellion
The people of Louisiana rebel against Spanish rule. -
Spain
The Spanish leaders regain control of Louisiana. -
Spain
The Spanish ceded Louisiana back to the French. -
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee beat Natchez in a steamboat race. -
Constitution
A new state constitution is adopted. -
Off-shore well
The first off-shore oil well in Louisiana is made. -
Segregation
City buses in Louisiana are desegregated. -
Segregation
Two public schools in Louisiana are desegregated. -
Super Dome
The Super Dome in Louisiana is constructed. -
Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew strikes Louisiana, killing 11 people. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana, killing more than 1,500 people.
