Louisiana's great events

By ErinR

  • Louisiana Is Claimed

    Louisiana Is Claimed
    René-Robert Cavelier, Sier de La Salle claims land by the Mississippi River for France, and he names it Louisiana.

  • Spain Gains Control Over Louisiana.

    Spain Gains Control Over Louisiana.
    Spain takes control of Louisiana.

  • Louisiana's Statehood

    Louisiana's Statehood
    Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30th 1812.

  • Mardi Gras

    Mardi Gras
    In 1838, the first Mardi Gras was held in Louisisna.

  • Baton Rouge Becomes Louisiana's State Capital

    Baton Rouge Becomes Louisiana's State Capital
    In 1879, Baton Rouge became Louisiana's capital.

  • Huey P Long

    Huey P Long
    On May 21st, Huey P Long became governor of Louisiana, and in 1930 he was elected to the U.S Senate.

  • Desegragation

    Desegragation
    Public schools in parts of Louisiana desegrate.

  • First African American Mayor

    First African American Mayor
    Ernest Dutch became the first African American mayor in New Orleans.

  • Kathleen Blanco

    Kathleen Blanco
    In 2004, Kathleen Blanco becomes the first female governor of Louisiana.

  • Hurricane Katrina

    Hurricane Katrina
    Hurriicane Karina hits southern Louisiana, and alot of Louisiana gets destroyed by the hurricane. Louisiana's wildlife and people were killed. Over 1,000 peple died. Buildings and homes were damaged beyond repair.