1. The Battle of Trenton – November 2, 1776, marked the beginning of the Battle of Trenton, a critical turning point in the Revolutionary War. General George Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey, resulting in a crucial American victory.

2. NJ Sheep Farming - On November 2, 1787, John Stevens III began systematically importing merino sheep to New Jersey. In the early 19th century, the state became a major center for sheep farming and wool production, boosted by the new breed of sheep that yielded finer wool than the American varieties.

3. Clara Barton Red Cross - Clara Barton opened the first American Red Cross headquarters in northern New Jersey on November 2, 1881. She established the organization to provide emergency assistance and disaster relief in times of crisis, and the Red Cross remains one of the most important humanitarian groups in the world today.

4. US Highway System - On November 2, 1926, Route 1 became part of the new US highway system when it was designated US Route 1. The 2,400-mile highway stretches from Fort Kent, Maine, to Key West, Florida, and passes right through New Jersey.

5. NJ Women's Suffrage - On November 2, 1915, New Jersey voters rejected a proposal to grant women the right to vote, nearly five years before the 19th Amendment was ratified. However, New Jersey eventually became the 29th state to support suffrage when it approved the amendment in February 1920.