1. On March 25, 1804, the United States formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory from France, nearly doubling the size of the country. This historic event paved the way for westward expansion and the eventual settlement of Louisiana and surrounding areas.

2. In 1811, the largest slave rebellion in United States history began in Louisiana on March 25th. Approximately 500 enslaved people in the German Coast region along the Mississippi River rose up against their oppressors, with the intention of creating a free black republic. The rebellion was eventually put down by U.S. troops and local militias, resulting in the execution of dozens of rebels.

3. March 25, 1867, marks the day that the current Louisiana state flag was adopted. The flag features a pelican feeding her young with blood from her own breast, a symbol of sacrifice and generosity. It is one of the most recognizable state flags in the U.S.

4. On March 25, 1911, a tragic fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City. While this event did not take place in Louisiana, it had a significant impact on the state's labor laws. The fire led to the passage of stricter regulations on workplace safety, including laws that eventually made their way to Louisiana.

5. Louisiana native, Lee Dorsey, topped the charts on March 25, 1966 with his hit song "Working In The Coal Mine". The song, which was written by Allen Toussaint, features Dorsey's distinctive soulful voice and has become a classic of the genre.