1. In 1950, Hurricane Easy made landfall in Louisiana, causing extensive damage and resulting in 16 fatalities. The storm was one of several to hit the Gulf Coast region that year, causing significant destruction and loss of life.
2. On September 27, 1982, Louisiana Governor Dave Treen reached an agreement with the Louisiana AFL-CIO to end a strike that had shut down the state's public schools for several days. The agreement included a pay increase for teachers and other school employees.
3. In 1996, the Louisiana State University Tigers football team defeated the Auburn Tigers 19-15 in a game held at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The victory helped propel LSU to an 8-4 record that season.
4. On September 27, 1810, a group of rebels led by Francis L. Raviart attempted to capture the city of Baton Rouge from Spanish authorities. The rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, but it played a role in the broader movement for Louisiana independence.
5. In 2003, Hurricane Juan made landfall in Louisiana, causing significant damage and power outages throughout the state. The storm was one of several to hit the Gulf Coast that year, including Hurricane Katrina, which would devastate the region just two years later.
5 Fun Facts About September 27 In Louisiana History
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