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1. On March 29, 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States, after being a territory for over a decade.
2. March 29, 1879 marked the grand opening of the Louisiana state capitol building, a stunning neo-gothic structure located in Baton Rouge.
3. Jazz musician, composer, and bandleader Louis Armstrong was born on March 29, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
4. In 1936, the Huey P. Long Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River and connecting Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parish, was dedicated on March 29th.
5. On March 29, 1962, the Louisiana Superdome, an iconic stadium that was home to the New Orleans Saints and numerous other large events, held its groundbreaking ceremony. It officially opened in 1975.
5 Fun Facts About March 29 In Louisiana History
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