1. Cajun Groundhog Day - In 1991, Cajun Groundhog Day was established in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. This event is a Cajun twist on the popular Groundhog Day tradition where a live nutria rat named Pierre predicts the weather instead of a groundhog.

2. Battle of Baton Rouge - On February 2, 1863, the Battle of Baton Rouge took place during the American Civil War. Confederate soldiers attempted to capture the city but were ultimately defeated by Union forces.

3. Mardi Gras Krewes - The first Mardi Gras krewe was formed on February 2, 1857 in New Orleans. The krewe was named the Mistick Krewe of Comus and was responsible for creating the floats and parades that are now synonymous with Mardi Gras.

4. Louisiana Purchase - On February 2, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was officially ratified by the US Senate. This historic land acquisition doubled the size of the United States and included the current states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.

5. Huey Long - On February 2, 1935, former Louisiana governor and US Senator Huey Long was assassinated in the Louisiana State Capitol. Long was a controversial figure known for his populist views and political corruption. His death remains a topic of controversy and intrigue in Louisiana history.