1. In 1953, the first Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductees were announced. The inaugural class included famous sports icons such as boxing champion Joe Louis, baseball great Mel Ott, and football legend Doc Blanchard.

2. On June 11, 1963, Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers, who was born in Decatur, Mississippi, worked tirelessly to end segregation and promote racial equality in Louisiana and throughout the South.

3. In 1987, the Louisiana World Exposition closed its doors after a six-month run. The exposition, which was held in New Orleans, featured exhibits from around the world and was attended by over 7 million visitors.

4. On June 11, 1990, musician Fats Domino was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Domino, who was born and raised in New Orleans, helped define the sound of rock and roll in the 1950s and 60s.

5. In 2011, the New Orleans Saints were honored with a parade through the city after winning Super Bowl XLIV the previous February. The victory was the first in franchise history and was celebrated by thousands of fans who lined the streets to cheer on their beloved team.