1. Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on September 8, 2005, causing widespread devastation and intense flooding in New Orleans and other areas. The storm resulted in more than 1,800 deaths and $125 billion in damages.

2. On September 8, 1862, Union forces under General Benjamin F. Butler captured the Confederate-held city of New Orleans, which became a strategic port for the Union during the Civil War.

3. Jazz musician Buddy Bolden, often credited with pioneering the style of jazz music, was born in New Orleans on September 8, 1877.

4. On September 8, 1965, Hurricane Betsy made landfall in Louisiana, causing widespread damage and flooding. The storm resulted in 76 deaths and $1.5 billion in damages.

5. Louisiana State University's first football game was played on September 8, 1893, when the team played against Tulane University. LSU lost the game 34-0.