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