1. On January 3, 1811, the largest slave revolt in American history occurred in Louisiana. Known as the German Coast Uprising, it involved over 500 slaves who marched along the Mississippi River armed with cane knives, clubs, and guns. The revolt was ultimately quelled by militia and federal troops, resulting in the deaths of at least 95 slaves and 2 white men.

2. In 1920, the Louisiana State University basketball team defeated Tulane University 43-14 on January 3, marking the first time that a college basketball game was broadcast on radio in Louisiana. The game was broadcast by station WJBO in Baton Rouge.

3. On January 3, 1961, the USS Louisiana, a ballistic missile submarine, was commissioned in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine was later decommissioned in 1995 and is now on display at the USS Louisiana Pavilion in Baton Rouge.

4. In 1980, the Louisiana Superdome hosted the Sugar Bowl on January 1, with the University of Georgia defeating Notre Dame 17-10. However, on January 3, the Superdome was the site of a major sporting event again, as the New Orleans Saints won their first-ever playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-13.

5. On January 3, 2013, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced a major tax reform proposal that would eliminate the state income tax and replace it with higher sales taxes. The plan was met with mixed reactions, with some praising it as a bold move while others criticized it as regressive and harmful to the poor. Ultimately, the plan was not passed by the Louisiana legislature.