1. On May 14, 1779, the Continental Army, led by General Anthony Wayne, attacked and captured Stony Point, a British fortified position on the Hudson River. The successful nighttime assault is considered a turning point for the American forces during the Revolutionary War.

2. The first National Armed Forces Day was celebrated on May 14, 1950, in New Jersey. President Harry Truman established the holiday to honor all branches of the military and encourage public support for national defense.

3. Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, was first opened on May 14, 1928, as Newark Metropolitan Airport. It was the first major airport in the New York City area and a hub for early American aviation.

4. On May 14, 1967, the city of Camden, New Jersey, was rocked by a deadly race riot. Six days of violence left 26 people dead, over 700 injured, and numerous buildings destroyed. It remains one of the deadliest riots in American history.

5. The first professional baseball game in New Jersey was played on May 14, 1877, between the Newark Eurekas and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The game, held at the Newark Academy field, ended in a 12-12 tie after nine innings.