1. In 1853, the first train traveled through the newly-built Camden and Atlantic Railroad between Camden and Absecon, NJ, marking the beginning of rail transportation in the state.

2. On November 24, 1960, the iconic Asbury Park Convention Hall held a concert featuring musical legends Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and Jimmy Reed. The concert became an important moment in rock and roll history and led to other famous performances at the venue.

3. NJ native and Olympic gold medalist, Carli Lloyd, was born on November 24, 1982, in Delran. Lloyd has become a household name in soccer and helped lead the US Women's National Team to multiple victories, including at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.

4. In 1971, the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus opened its doors, becoming one of the largest enclosed shopping malls in the United States. Today, the mall continues to be a popular destination for shoppers.

5. November 24, 1783, saw the first documented hot air balloon flight in the United States, which took place in Deptford. Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries flew the balloon from the yard of the Woodbury Mansion, with a crowd of witnesses watching the historic event.