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