1. The Battle of Short Hills took place on August 27, 1777, in Union County during the American Revolutionary War. It was a significant battle in which the Continental Army fought against the British troops, resulting in a strategic victory for the Americans.

2. August 27, 1853, marks the day of the first passenger train to run on the Atlantic City Railroad. The railroad was crucial for the development of the new resort town of Atlantic City, which later became one of the most famous destinations on the east coast.

3. The iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk in Monmouth County officially opened on August 27, 1929. The boardwalk included a large music pavilion, which hosted performances by famous musicians like Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles.

4. August 27, 1955, was the day that the first commercial television station in New Jersey, WATV, began broadcasting in Newark. The station later became WNYW, which is currently a Fox Television Stations affiliate.

5. The New Jersey Devils NHL team was founded on August 27, 1982, as the Colorado Rockies, and then moved to New Jersey in 1982. The team has won three Stanley Cup championships and continues to be a beloved sports franchise in the state.