1. In 1664, King Charles II granted his brother, James, the Duke of York, the land of New Jersey. The duke then sold the land to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, who became the first proprietors of the colony. March 1 marks the official transfer of the land from the Duke of York to the proprietors.

2. In 1780, New Jersey's first state constitution was signed on March 1. The constitution established a state government and guaranteed rights for its citizens, including the freedom of religion, trial by jury, and the right to bear arms.

3. On March 1, 1872, the world's first miniature golf course opened in New Jersey. The course was called the Thistle Dhu and was located on the Jersey Shore. The course was so popular that miniature golf became a craze that swept the country.

4. In 1941, the Empire State Building was lit up with red-orange lights to symbolize the national defense effort. The building's lights were visible from New Jersey, and many residents saw the lights as a sign of support and unity during World War II.

5. On March 1, 1992, the New Jersey Devils set an NHL record by winning their 10th consecutive game on the road. The Devils went on to win the Presidents' Trophy that season and advanced to the conference finals. The team's success helped bring attention to ice hockey in New Jersey and inspired a new generation of fans.