1. In 1864, Confederate General Richard Taylor defeated Union forces in the Battle of Fort DeRussy. This victory was significant for the Confederacy, as it prevented Union troops from advancing further into Louisiana.

2. In 1926, the St. Charles streetcar line in New Orleans became the world's first continuously-operating, electrified streetcar line. Today, the historic streetcars are still in use and are a popular tourist attraction.

3. In 1930, the Huey P. Long Bridge opened across the Mississippi River, connecting Jefferson Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish. At the time of its construction, it was the longest, continuous steel-truss bridge in the world.

4. In 1967, singer-songwriter and Louisiana native Neil Diamond released his hit song "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon." The song reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the beginning of Diamond's successful music career.

5. In 1999, the Louisiana State University men's basketball team won their first Southeastern Conference championship since 1985. The team, led by coach John Brady, went on to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament that year.