1. Hurricane Katrina: On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, causing widespread devastation and loss of life along the Gulf Coast. The storm caused billions of dollars in damage and prompted a massive relief and recovery effort that lasted for years.

2. Education Reform: In 2012, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law major education reforms designed to improve the quality of public education in the state. The package of reforms included school vouchers, charter schools, and changes to teacher tenure and evaluation systems.

3. Famous Louisiana Musicians: Several famous musicians were born on August 29 in Louisiana, including saxophonist Branford Marsalis, singer and guitarist Riley B. King (better known as B.B. King), and guitarist and songwriter John Lowell McLean (better known as Johnny Horton).

4. Statehood Day: August 29 is celebrated as Statehood Day in Louisiana, in honor of the date in 1812 when Louisiana became the 18th state to join the Union. To commemorate the occasion, various events and activities are held throughout the state each year.

5. Civil Rights: On August 29, 1960, six Black students attempted to integrate a New Orleans lunch counter in a Woolworth store. The students were refused service and arrested, sparking a wave of sit-ins and protests across the city and the state. The incident helped to galvanize the Civil Rights Movement in Louisiana and beyond.