1. On August 12, 1916, the first aerial bombing by an enemy force on American soil occurred in New Jersey. German spies dropped bombs on a munitions factory in Jersey City, causing significant damage.

2. The Atlantic City Boardwalk was officially opened on August 12, 1870. The boardwalk quickly became a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and remains a beloved fixture of the Jersey shore to this day.

3. On August 12, 1950, the first drive-in movie theater in New Jersey opened in Cherry Hill. The concept of outdoor cinema was popularized in the 1950s and provided a unique experience for movie-goers.

4. The USS New Jersey was recommissioned on August 12, 1982. The battleship, which was first commissioned in 1943, saw action in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1991.

5. On August 12, 2006, New Jersey native and former Marine Travis Manion was killed while serving in Iraq. In his honor, his family founded the Travis Manion Foundation, which provides support and resources for veterans and their families.