1. First Recorded Snowfall
November 1 marks the day of the first recorded snowfall in New Jersey history, which occurred on this date in 1804. According to historical accounts, it was a light dusting that happened between dawn and sunrise.

2. The Official State Song
On November 1, 1954, the New Jersey legislature officially adopted "I'm From New Jersey" as the state song. The song, written by Red Mascara, celebrates the state's history, landmarks, and people.

3. The Deadly Morristown Fire
In 1941, a massive blaze broke out in downtown Morristown on November 1, devastating the historic business district. The fire spread rapidly and destroyed over a dozen buildings, leading to several fatalities and leaving many more homeless.

4. The Invention of the Western Electric Model 2500 Phone
On November 1, 1965, the Western Electric Company unveiled its Model 2500 touch-tone telephone, which would go on to become the iconic phone of the 1970s and 1980s. The new phone was a radical departure from the traditional rotary dial phones of the past, offering a sleek, modern design and advanced touch-tone technology.

5. The First Female Governor of New Jersey
On November 1, 2005, Governor-elect Jon Corzine announced that he had chosen State Senator Nia Gill as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor – making her the first woman to hold that position in New Jersey history. Gill went on to serve as Lieutenant Governor from 2006 to 2010.