1. Louisiana Purchase Transfer: On November 26, 1803, the official transfer of Louisiana Territory from France to the United States was made following the Louisiana Purchase. Louisiana became a territory of the United States, paving the way for statehood in 1812.

2. Bayou Teche Steamboat Disaster: In 1846, a steamboat named the Belle plunged into the Bayou Teche, killing many of the passengers onboard. The exact number of fatalities is unknown, as many were never accounted for, but it is believed to have been one of the deadliest steamboat accidents in Louisiana history.

3. Delivery of the Union Pacific Railroad: On November 26, 1907, the Union Pacific Railroad was officially delivered to New Orleans, marking the completion of a major transportation route connecting the east and west coasts of the United States.

4. The Battle of Avery Island: During the Civil War, Avery Island was the site of a significant battle on November 26, 1863, between Union and Confederate forces. The battle was won by the Union, which was a critical victory in their push to gain control of the Mississippi River.

5. LSU Football Dominance: November 26 marks the anniversary of LSU football's first win over Tulane in 1896. Since then, LSU has gone on to become one of the most dominant football programs in the country, with six national championships and numerous conference titles.