1. Louisiana State University was founded on March 27, 1860, as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy. Today, LSU is known for its academic and athletic programs, as well as its rich history and traditions.

2. On March 27, 1915, the city of New Orleans experienced a devastating tornado that killed over 20 people and injured hundreds more. The tornado remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in Louisiana history.

3. The first recorded sighting of the ivory-billed woodpecker in Louisiana occurred on March 27, 1932. The ivory-billed woodpecker was once thought to be extinct, but there have been occasional reports of sightings in recent years.

4. On March 27, 1991, the Louisiana state legislature declared the bald eagle to be the official state bird of Louisiana. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and patriotism in the United States, and is also recognized as an important symbol of Louisiana's natural heritage.

5. Louisiana native William C. C. Claiborne became the first governor of the Louisiana territory on March 27, 1804. Claiborne played a key role in the early development of the state of Louisiana, and is remembered as a pioneer and leader in Louisiana history.