1. The Battle of Eunice took place on February 27, 1864, during the American Civil War. Union forces led by Captain John Ward defeated Confederate forces commanded by Colonel James Gray. The battle resulted in the capture of Gray and his troops and helped secure Union control of southwestern Louisiana.

2. On February 27, 1901, the Louisiana State Board of Education abolished the use of French as a language of instruction in public schools. This decision was part of a larger effort to assimilate Louisiana's large French-speaking population into American culture and society.

3. Zydeco musician Clifton Chenier was born on February 27, 1925, in Opelousas, Louisiana. Chenier is often referred to as the "King of Zydeco" and is credited with bringing the genre to a national audience. He won a Grammy Award in 1983 for his album, "I'm Here."

4. On February 27, 1948, oil was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. The find, known as the Eugene Island Field, was one of the first major discoveries in the Gulf and helped establish Louisiana as a leading oil-producing state.

5. On February 27, 2010, the New Orleans Hornets NBA team played their first game in the newly renovated New Orleans Arena. The arena, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, underwent a $50 million renovation to modernize its facilities and increase its seating capacity. The Hornets won their first game in the new arena, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 95-91.