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Louisiana History
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La Salle
La Salle claim LA for FranceFrench explorer, Robert cavelier de La Salle, claimed Louisiana territory for King Louis XIV. -
Fort St. Jean Baptiste
St. Denis establishes Fort St. Jean Baptiste (Nachitoches), first permanent settlement in the Mississippi Valley. -
Sugar cae
Sugar cane is first introduced to Louisiana. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisTreaty of Paris ends Seven Years' War and confirms transfer of Louisiana to Spain. -
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Louisiana Purchase
Napolean Bonaparte sells Louisiana to the United States for $15,000,000. -
Steamboat
SteamboatThe first steamboat to navigate the Mississippi River, the "The New Orleans," arrives at New Orleans from Pittsburgh. -
Andrew Jackson
The Batte of New Orleans is won by General Andrew Jackson. -
Natural Gas Field
The first natural gas field is discovered in LA, at a depth of 400 feet. -
Railroad
The PontchartrainThe first LA railroad, the Pontchartrain, begins operating between New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. -
Shreveport
Shreveport HistroyShreveport is founded. -
Mardi Gras
First Mardi Gras parade is held in New Orleans. -
Salt Mine
The first salt mine is discovered at Avery Island. -
Canned Shrimp
Shrimp first canned commercially at Grand Terre Island. -
Sulphur
Sulphur Industry HistoryThe first sulphur is produced in United States -
Oil
First oil is discovered about 6 miles from Jennings. -
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Super Bowl
The first Super Bowl game is played. -
Super Dome
Super Dome in New Orleans completed. -
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New Orlean Saints
New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl.
