1. In 1916, a shark attack occurred on the Jersey Shore that would later inspire the novel and film "Jaws." The attack took place on July 6 but the victim, Charles Vansant, died on July 12. This event sparked widespread fear of sharks and had a significant impact on tourism in the area.

2. In 1779, General Anthony Wayne led the Battle of Stony Point during the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place on July 15 and 16, but on July 22, Wayne celebrated a victory and the capture of the fort.

3. In 1933, the first drive-in movie theater in the world opened in Camden, New Jersey. The concept of a drive-in theater was developed by Richard Hollingshead who experimented with different screen sizes, sound systems, and parking arrangements. The first film shown was "Wives Beware."

4. In 1944, the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping case came to an end with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. The highly publicized case involved the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. in 1932. Hauptmann was convicted of the crime and executed in the electric chair on July 22, 1944.

5. In 1975, the first professional women's basketball game took place in New Jersey between the Milwaukee Does and the Philadelphia Fox. The game was played at Trenton State College and featured notable players such as Rosie Walker, Denise Kaegi, and Molly Bolin. The Philadelphia Fox won the game 90-78.