1. In 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution, which helped to shape the framework of government in the newly formed nation.

2. On November 27th, 1833, the Great Leonid Meteor Shower illuminated the skies over New Jersey, with some observers reporting over a thousand shooting stars per hour.

3. In 1945, the first snow fell on New Jersey on November 27th, marking the start of the winter season and the potential for snow accumulations throughout the state.

4. On November 27th, 1989, New Jersey's first casino, Resorts Atlantic City, opened its doors to the public, ushering in a new era of gaming and entertainment on the East Coast.

5. In 2006, former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was injured in a serious car accident on the Garden State Parkway on November 27th, highlighting the risks associated with driving on the state's busy highways.