1. In 1792, the first road to be entirely constructed with turnpikes in New Jersey was completed on June 1. The ten-mile road linked New Brunswick to Trenton and is now known as the Trenton Turnpike.

2. On June 1, 1861, the New Jersey Assembly passed a resolution in support of the Union during the Civil War. The resolution called for the use of all available means to maintain the government and uphold the Constitution.

3. The Atlantic City Expressway, a major highway in southern New Jersey, opened on June 1, 1964. The highway spans 44.19 miles and connects Atlantic City to Philadelphia.

4. New Jersey signed its first state constitution on June 1, 1776. The state constitution established New Jersey as an independent colony, independent of both British rule and neighboring colonies.

5. On June 1, 1935, the George Washington Memorial Parkway was dedicated in New Jersey. The parkway is a scenic drive that provides access to historical sites, recreational areas, and scenic vistas along the Potomac River, in Virginia and Maryland.