1. In 1718, the first courthouse in New Jersey was established in Burlington on November 22nd. This marked an important milestone in the state's judicial system and paved the way for the construction of other courthouses in the years to come.

2. November 22, 1935, marks the opening of the first commercial airline service between Newark and Los Angeles. American Airlines inaugurated the service, which flew via Chicago, Kansas City, and Albuquerque, taking more than 21 hours to cover the 2,400 miles between the two cities.

3. In 1963, on November 22nd, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. While this event may not have taken place in New Jersey, it had a profound impact on the state and the rest of the country.

4. In 1988, on November 22nd, the first outlet mall in New Jersey opened in Tinton Falls. The Jersey Shore Premium Outlets now features more than 120 stores and attracts shoppers from all over the state and beyond.

5. November 22, 2012, marked the opening of the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The ambitious development was originally planned as the "Meadowlands Xanadu" and underwent years of delays and financial setbacks before finally opening its doors. The mall features more than 3 million square feet of retail space, an indoor amusement park, and a ski slope.