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Sieur de la Salle names Louisiana
Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle names Louisiana after King Louis XIV of France -
Spain wins Louisiana
On April 26th, 1763, Spain took over Louisiana, leaving special Cajun cuture. -
Louisiana Purchase
In 1800, Napoleon bought Louisiana for France. Then in 1803, he sold it to the United States for $15 million. -
Louisiana is a state!
On April 30th, 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state! -
First Mardi Gras
The first Mardi Gras "Fat Tuesday" was held on March 7th, 1837 in Mobile, Alabama. -
A New Capital
On January 1st, 1849 the capital of Louisiana was moved from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. -
Huey P. Long is governor.
Huey P. Long was inaugurated on May 21st, 1928. -
Desegragated Schools
In 1960, schools in Louisiana were desegragated! -
Kathleen Blanco is governor.
On November 15th, 2003, Kathleen Blanco was made first female governor of Louisiana. -
Hurricane Katrina
On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck southeastern Louisiana.
