1. On November 19, 1863, the Union Army won a decisive victory over the Confederate Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. More than 6,000 soldiers from New Jersey fought in the battle, with approximately 1,270 killed or wounded.

2. On November 19, 1869, the New Jersey State Agricultural Society held its first annual exhibition in the city of Trenton. This event showcased the agricultural products, livestock, and machinery of farmers from across the state.

3. The New Jersey Turnpike, one of the country's first major toll roads, was officially opened to traffic on November 19, 1951. The Turnpike spans over 117 miles and is a major transportation route for both commercial and private vehicles.

4. On November 19, 1977, the legendary musician Bruce Springsteen performed to a sold-out crowd at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ. The concert was broadcast live on local radio stations and is considered a landmark moment in Springsteen's career.

5. Legendary basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr. won his 1,000th career game on November 19, 2011, when his St. Anthony High School team defeated Montrose Christian School. Hurley is widely considered one of the greatest high school basketball coaches of all time and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.