1. On January 27, 1797, Juan Bautista de Anza arrived in present-day Louisiana while exploring the Gulf Coast as part of a Spanish expedition. He explored areas near modern-day New Orleans and Fort St. Jean Baptiste before continuing westward.

2. The Louisiana State Lottery was established on January 27, 1868. It was a controversial move, with opponents arguing that it would encourage gambling and corrupt government officials. Nevertheless, the lottery proved to be a financial success for the state, providing funding for many public works projects and institutions.

3. The Edwin Edwards administration was inaugurated on January 27, 1972. Edwards served as Louisiana's governor for four terms, from 1972-1980, 1984-1988, and 1992-1996. He was known for his charisma and ability to win over voters, as well as his controversial personal life and legal troubles.

4. On January 27, 1996, the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Association was established. The annual festival, held in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, celebrates the culture and cuisine of the state's Cajun and Creole communities. It features crawfish races, live music, and plenty of seafood dishes.

5. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order on January 27, 2020, creating a task force to study the state's maternal mortality rates. The task force was charged with identifying ways to improve healthcare access and outcomes for mothers and infants, particularly those in rural areas or from disadvantaged communities.