1. In 1904, Louisiana State University played its first football game of the season against the University of Arkansas. The game was played in Shreveport, Louisiana and resulted in a 16-0 victory for LSU.

2. In 1942, the Louisiana native and future country music legend, Johnny Horton, was drafted into the United States Army. He served in World War II and was discharged in 1946.

3. In 1950, Louisiana Governor Earl Long was re-elected to office, winning his second consecutive term. Long was known for his controversial political views and actions, such as attempting to raise the minimum wage and advocating for the rights of African Americans.

4. In 1988, a fire broke out at the New Orleans City Hall building on November 8th, causing millions of dollars in damage. The fire was suspected to have been caused by faulty electrical wiring.

5. In 2016, Louisiana held its presidential election, with Donald Trump winning the state's electoral votes. The election marked a historic moment in US history, with Trump becoming the country's first reality television star to be elected president.