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In 1682 Rene` Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle gave Louisiana its name.
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A hurricane destroys a lot of New Orleans in 1722.
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Spain takes control over Louisiana.
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Napoleon sells Louisiana to the U.S.A for 15 million.
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Louisiana becomes the 18th state during the War of 1812.
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In 1838 the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans.
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In 1861 Louisiana secedes from the Union.
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Baton Rouge Becomes Louisiana’s capital in 1879.
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In 1901 near Jennnigs Louisiana the first oil field was discovered.
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Huey P. Long becomes governor in 1928.
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In 1977 Ernest “Dutch” Morial is elected black mayor of New Orleans.
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2004 Kathleen Blanco is Louisiana’s first female governor.
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2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit Louisiana.
