1. In 1833, the first horse-drawn trolley car system was established in Newark, NJ. It was known as the Newark and Bloomfield Railroad, and it transported passengers and freight between the two locations.

2. On December 10, 1851, the first patent for the invention of the safety pin was issued to Walter Hunt of New York City. The safety pin quickly became a popular fastener for clothing and other items.

3. In 1864, the Battle of Nashville took place during the American Civil War. Several New Jersey regiments fought in the battle, including the 14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment which played a key role in the Union victory.

4. On December 10, 1878, Thomas Edison demonstrated his electric light for the first time in Menlo Park, NJ. This invention would revolutionize the way people lived and worked, as it allowed for human activities to continue after sunset.

5. In 1977, the first World Trade Center bombing took place in New York City. The terrorists responsible for the bombing were found to have ties to a group in Jersey City, NJ. This event led to increased awareness of the threat of terrorism in the U.S.