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Coverage dated August 29, 2026

Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana

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Today is Saturday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2026. There are 124 days left in the year.

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  1. UPI

    On This Day, Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina devastates Gulf Coast (opens UPI)

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    On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore on the Gulf Coast, inflicting severe damage in New Orleans and along the coastlines of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Saturday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2026. There are 124 days left in the year.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Today is Saturday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2026. There are 124 days left in the year.

  4. Deseret News

    Deseret News archives: Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans, and the world witnessed it (opens Deseret News)

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    Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 29, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods that devastated New O…

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