1. Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States on November 10, 1812, after being a part of the Louisiana Territory for several years prior.
2. The first edition of the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper was published on November 10, 1837, and would become one of the most influential newspapers in the South.
3. On November 10, 1986, a fire broke out at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, resulting in 23 deaths and over 100 injuries in what would become one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history.
4. The Louisiana State University football team achieved a historic victory on November 10, 2007, by defeating the top-ranked team in the nation, the University of Alabama, in a thrilling game that went into overtime.
5. On November 10, 1977, the famous musician and Louisiana native Fats Domino was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing his place in music history.