1. Louisiana Purchase: On June 24, 1812, Louisiana became a state of the United States. The territory was originally purchased from France in 1803 under President Thomas Jefferson's administration, doubling the size of the young country.

2. Battle of Lafourche Crossing: During the Civil War, the Union army under General Benjamin Butler attacked Confederate forces at Lafourche Crossing on June 24, 1863. The battle was significant in that it prevented Confederate troops from retaking New Orleans, which was occupied by Union forces.

3. Huey P. Long Assassination: A notable event in Louisiana history is the assassination of former governor and senator Huey P. Long on September 8, 1935. However, on June 24 of the same year, Long was shot at while walking through the State Capitol building. Although Long was not seriously injured at the time, the incident foreshadowed his eventual assassination just three months later.

4. NASA Launch: On June 24, 1963, the Mariner 5 space probe was launched by NASA to explore Venus, becoming the first American spacecraft to successfully fly by another planet. The mission helped pave the way for further exploration of our solar system.

5. Avery Island: Tabasco Sauce fans may be interested to know that on June 24, 1865, Edmund McIlhenny established the company's headquarters on Avery Island in Louisiana. The location continues to be the site of the production of Tabasco Sauce to this day.