1. On March 4, 1776, the Provincial Congress of New Jersey adopted the New Jersey State Constitution, becoming the first state to adopt a constitution specifically written and approved by the people.

2. In 1824, the New Jersey Legislature granted a charter to the New Jersey Historical Society, which began collecting and preserving the state's history, including documents, artwork, and artifacts.

3. On March 4, 1858, the New Jersey State Assembly passed a law establishing State Normal Schools, which were focused on teacher training. This led to the creation of several institutions, including what is now The College of New Jersey.

4. On March 4, 1879, the Trenton Evening Times, a newspaper that would eventually become The Trentonian, was first published. It remained a daily publication for over a century and a half, bringing news and information to the people of Trenton and the surrounding area.

5. In 1937, on March 4th, the Hindenburg disaster occurred in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and crashed. Although this tragic event took place in the early hours of that fateful day, it has gone down in history as one of the most significant and impactful events to ever occur in New Jersey.