1. Hurricane Camille: On August 5, 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall in Louisiana, causing devastating damage to the state. The Category 5 storm caused storm surges up to 24 feet high and winds reaching 200 miles per hour, resulting in 259 fatalities.

2. Louisiana Purchase: On August 5, 1803, France ceded the Louisiana Territory to the United States in one of the most significant land deals in American history. The purchase, which cost $15 million, doubled the size of the United States and set the stage for westward expansion.

3. Battle of Baton Rouge: On August 5, 1862, Union forces led by General Thomas Williams captured the city of Baton Rouge from Confederate forces during the American Civil War. The battle lasted two days and resulted in approximately 500 casualties.

4. First Mobile X-Ray Unit: On August 5, 1914, Dr. John C. McDonald invented and demonstrated the first mobile x-ray unit in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. McDonald was born in Louisiana and is considered a pioneer in radiology.

5. Birth of "Little Richard": On August 5, 1932, the musician known as "Little Richard" was born in Macon, Georgia. However, he spent much of his youth in Louisiana and began his musical career playing in New Orleans. Little Richard went on to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, with hits such as "Tutti Frutti" and "Good Golly Miss Molly."