Overview

• Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005, causing nearly 1,400 deaths and $200 billion in damage.
• John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008, a pivotal moment in his presidential campaign.
• The U.S. Air Force Academy opened in Colorado Springs in 1958, marking a key development in military education.
• In 1966, the Beatles performed their last public concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco.
• Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana in 2021, one of the most powerful storms to impact the U.S., disrupting power and infrastructure.