1. In 1933, the first drive-in movie theater in the United States opened in Camden, New Jersey. The concept, developed by Richard Hollingshead, allowed people to watch movies from their cars.

2. On April 7, 1778, General Lafayette arrived in New Jersey to assist with the American Revolution. Although he initially struggled with the language barrier, he quickly established himself as a valuable asset to the Continental Army.

3. In 1925, Percy H. Dougherty filed a patent for the first electric self-starter for automobiles. This invention allowed people to start their cars with the push of a button instead of having to crank the engine by hand. Dougherty was a resident of New Jersey.

4. On this day in 1873, Rutgers University became the first college to play a game of intercollegiate football. The game was played against Princeton University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

5. In 1964, the New York World's Fair opened in Flushing Meadows Park, New York. Many New Jersey companies, including Bell Labs and Wright Aeronautical, showcased their innovations at the fair. The event attracted millions of visitors from around the world.