1. In 1837, the New Jersey Legislature passed an Act to incorporate the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company. This marked the beginning of railroad transportation in New Jersey, which played a significant role in the state's economy and development.

2. The first game in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs was played on April 11, 1947, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 84-71 in the inaugural game of the NBA playoffs.

3. On April 11, 1951, President Harry Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur from his position as commander of United Nations forces in Korea. This decision sparked controversy and debate across the country, as MacArthur was a popular figure and seen by many as a hero of World War II.

4. In 1963, New Jersey became the first state to legislate a law requiring hotels and motels to allow African Americans to stay as guests. This groundbreaking law was passed in response to the Civil Rights Movement and helped to break down racial barriers in the hospitality industry.

5. On April 11, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed a bill legalizing online gambling in New Jersey. This made the state the third in the nation, after Nevada and Delaware, to offer legal online gambling to its residents and visitors. The industry has since grown to become a major revenue source for the state.