1. In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was finalized. This land deal saw the United States acquire over 800,000 square miles from France, including what is now Louisiana, for $15 million.
2. On April 7, 1864, the Battle of Mansfield took place in Louisiana during the American Civil War. It was a Confederate victory, but with heavy casualties on both sides.
3. Louisiana's state bird, the brown pelican, was declared endangered on April 7, 1970, due to habitat loss and pesticide use. It was taken off the endangered species list in 2009.
4. In 1923, Louisiana passed a law making it illegal to shoot black bears under any circumstances. This protected species is now found in several parts of the state, including the Atchafalaya Basin.
5. On April 7, 1938, former football player and coach, Jim Taylor, was born in Baton Rouge. Taylor went on to have a successful career with the Green Bay Packers, earning a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
5 Fun Facts About April 7 In Louisiana History
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