1. In 1664, King Charles II granted a charter to his brother, the Duke of York, which included ownership of New Jersey. This effectively gave the English control over the region, which had previously been occupied by Dutch settlers.

2. On March 3, 1845, the New Jersey State Legislature voted to hold a constitutional convention. This convention was responsible for drafting a new state constitution, which was ultimately adopted in 1844.

3. In 1926, the Garden State Parkway Authority was created by the New Jersey State Legislature. The authority was established with the goal of constructing a modern highway system throughout the state, and it remains a major player in New Jersey transportation to this day.

4. On March 3, 1955, Assemblyman Charles W. Sandman was elected Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly. Sandman, who would go on to serve as a Congressman for New Jersey's 2nd district, was known for his staunch conservative views and advocacy for limited government.

5. March 3, 2005 marked the 323rd anniversary of the founding of Woodbridge Township, one of New Jersey's oldest settlements. Originally established as a trading post in the late 1600s, Woodbridge would go on to play an important role in the state's economic and political development.