1. Louisiana's 1868 Constitution was ratified on November 7th.

2. On November 7, 1942, the U.S. Army established the Louisiana Maneuvers, a series of training exercises for American soldiers that were conducted in central Louisiana.

3. November 7, 1927 was the date when the Huey P. Long Bridge, named after Louisiana governor Huey P. Long, was dedicated. The bridge, which spans the Mississippi River, remains an important transportation connection for the state today.

4. On November 7, 1940, the Louisiana Bayou Bridge was opened to traffic. The bridge, which spans Bayou Lafourche between Larose and Golden Meadow, is the only vehicular bridge of its kind in the state.

5. November 7, 1805 marked the day when Jean Lafitte was born in St. Malo, France. Lafitte would later become a famous pirate who operated in the Gulf of Mexico, and he is still a fascinating figure in Louisiana history today.