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René-Robert Cavelier, Sier de La Salle claims land by the Mississippi River for France, and he names it Louisiana.
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Spain takes control of Louisiana.
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Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30th 1812.
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In 1838, the first Mardi Gras was held in Louisisna.
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In 1879, Baton Rouge became Louisiana's capital.
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On May 21st, Huey P Long became governor of Louisiana, and in 1930 he was elected to the U.S Senate.
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Public schools in parts of Louisiana desegrate.
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Ernest Dutch became the first African American mayor in New Orleans.
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In 2004, Kathleen Blanco becomes the first female governor of Louisiana.
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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.
