1. On November 19, 1863, the Battle of Bayou Bourbeau took place during the American Civil War. Union forces defeated Confederate troops in this Louisiana battle.

2. Jazz great Louis Armstrong was born on November 19, 1901, in New Orleans. Armstrong's music had a profound impact on the development of jazz and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

3. In 1973, the Louisiana Superdome, a multi-purpose stadium located in New Orleans, held its first event on November 19. The Superdome is one of the most famous and recognizable stadiums in the United States and has hosted numerous high-profile events over the years, including Super Bowl championships and musical concerts.

4. On November 19, 1987, a major oil spill occurred off the coast of Louisiana. The spill occurred when an oil rig owned by the company known as "Petrobras" exploded, causing a massive oil spill that took weeks to contain.

5. In 2019, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards was re-elected to a second term on November 19. Edwards, a Democrat, defeated Republican challenger Eddie Rispone in a closely watched race that drew national attention. Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the Deep South and his re-election was seen as a significant victory for his party.