1. In 1864, the famous red woolen mill of Clinton, New Jersey was destroyed by fire. It was one of the largest employers in the area, and the loss devastated the community.

2. On March 10, 1959, Atlantic City officially became the first municipality in the United States to have a female mayor. Mary C. Thomas was elected to the position, paving the way for more women to hold public office.

3. The first intercollegiate basketball game in New Jersey was played on March 10, 1900, between Princeton University and Yale University. The game, played in New Haven, Connecticut, ended in a 32-10 victory for Princeton.

4. In 1989, the controversial and highly-debated Wildflower Preservation Act was signed into law in New Jersey. The act aimed to protect native wildflowers from being picked or removed from their natural habitats.

5. On March 10, 1735, the first recorded use of a fire engine in the state of New Jersey occurred in Newark. The engine was brought from the city of Philadelphia and used to quell a large fire that broke out in the town.