1. George Washington celebrated his 50th birthday in New Jersey on February 22, 1732. He was visiting his brother Lawrence at his estate, the Mount Vernon mansion in Elizabethtown.

2. On February 22, 1765, the Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. This act required all legal documents, newspapers, and pamphlets to carry a tax stamp. It was met with strong opposition in New Jersey, and protests and demonstrations were held in many towns.

3. The first steam locomotive to be built and operated in the United States, the John Bull, made its inaugural run in New Jersey on February 22, 1831. It traveled from Bordentown to Hightstown at a speed of 20 miles per hour.

4. On February 22, 1879, Frank Woolworth opened his first “five-and-ten-cent store” in Utica, New York. This store would eventually lead to the founding of the F.W. Woolworth Company, which had many locations throughout New Jersey.

5. The iconic rock band Bon Jovi was formed in Sayreville, New Jersey on February 22, 1983. The band's original lineup consisted of Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Alec John Such.