1. The Battle of Bound Brook occurred on April 13, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. The British army attacked a colonial encampment in Bound Brook, New Jersey, but the Americans were able to successfully retreat and hold off the British.
2. On April 23, 1904, the first subway line in New Jersey opened in Jersey City. It ran from Exchange Place to Hoboken and was an important development for transportation in the state.
3. April 5, 1933 marked a turning point in New Jersey politics when Governor A. Harry Moore signed legislation legalizing horse racing. This was a controversial move at the time, but it ultimately helped boost the state's economy and solidify New Jersey as a hub for horse racing and breeding.
4. The Asbury Park riots occurred on April 4, 1968, just days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The riots were a result of racial tensions and police brutality, and they led to significant damage and several injuries. It took years for the community to fully recover.
5. On April 14, 1971, the opening of the Walt Whitman Bridge connected New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The bridge spans over the Delaware River and remains an important landmark for travelers between the two states.