1. Louisiana State University (LSU) was founded on November 12, 1853. The university was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act, which provided federal land to the states for the purpose of establishing colleges focused on agriculture and engineering. Today, LSU is a prominent research university and home to over 30,000 students.

2. On November 12, 1906, the first Louisiana state park, Chicot State Park, was established. The park is located in Ville Platte and encompasses over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and waterways. It offers recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.

3. In 1944, the Louisiana World War II Plan was formulated on November 12. The plan laid out the state's role in the war effort and included provisions for the mobilization of troops, the construction of military bases, and the rationing of essential goods. Louisiana played a significant role in the war, providing troops, supplies, and shipbuilding facilities.

4. November 12, 1960, marked the inauguration of Louisiana's first Catholic governor, John McKeithen. McKeithen served as governor for two terms, from 1964 to 1972, and oversaw several significant initiatives, including the establishment of Louisiana's community college system and the creation of the Superdome in New Orleans.

5. On November 12, 2019, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards won re-election, becoming the first Democratic governor to win a second term in the state since the 1970s. Edwards, a former army ranger and West Point graduate, campaigned on issues such as education funding, Medicaid expansion, and criminal justice reform. His victory was seen as a significant achievement for Democrats in a traditionally conservative state.