1. In 1794, the first cheese factory in the United States was established in Bergen County, New Jersey. This significant event in New Jersey's history revolutionized the production of cheese and set a precedent for future manufacturing processes.

2. On May 3, 1845, the first telegraph message was sent from New Jersey to New York. The message, which read "testing testing," was transmitted via Morse code and marked a major milestone in the evolution of modern communication.

3. In 1900, Rutgers University unveiled the first college football trophy, The Scarlet Knight. The trophy was awarded to the winner of the annual Rutgers-Princeton game and remains one of the most storied traditions in college football.

4. May 3, 1937, marked the grand opening of the Lincoln Tunnel between New York City and Weehawken, New Jersey. The tunnel, which was a marvel of engineering at the time, remains one of the busiest vehicular tunnels in the world.

5. In 1963, the New Jersey State Capitol was officially renamed the State House. The building, which was completed in 1792 and is located in Trenton, serves as the seat of government for the state of New Jersey and is a significant symbol of the state's rich history and politics.