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