1. In 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the American Revolutionary War, took place. Although the battle actually occurred in Massachusetts, many soldiers from New Jersey participated in the fight.

2. In 1846, the first telegraph line linking the United States and Europe was completed. The line ran from New York City to Newfoundland, Canada, and then across the Atlantic to Ireland. This achievement marked a major milestone in global communication.

3. In 1933, the Miller Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The act required contractors on federal construction projects to post bonds to ensure that they would pay their bills, helping to protect subcontractors and suppliers from financial loss.

4. In 1961, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced plans to construct the Garden State Parkway Extension, which would connect the existing Garden State Parkway to the New Jersey Turnpike. Construction on the extension began in 1966 and was completed in 1973.

5. In 1998, the New Jersey Devils won their first Stanley Cup championship. The team, led by stars like Scott Stevens and Martin Brodeur, defeated the Detroit Red Wings in a four-game sweep to capture the title. The victory marked a major turning point for the Devils organization, which had struggled for many years before achieving success in the late 1990s.