1. In 1782, the Articles of Confederation were finally ratified by New Jersey, making it the last state to do so. This document would ultimately pave the way for the United States Constitution.

2. On November 9, 1874, the town of Irvington was officially incorporated. Located in Essex County, Irvington was once known as “Camptown” due to its use as a training ground during the Revolutionary War.

3. In 1927, the Holland Tunnel officially opened to the public. This underwater tunnel connects Jersey City, New Jersey to Manhattan, New York, and revolutionized transportation between the two areas.

4. On November 9, 1965, northeastern New Jersey experienced a major power outage that affected over 30 million people. The fault originated with a protective relay on a transmission line in Ontario, Canada, and caused widespread blackouts across several states.

5. In 2010, the New Jersey Devils hockey team officially retired the number 27 in honor of Pat Burns, a former coach who had passed away the previous year. Burns led the Devils to a Stanley Cup victory in 2003, and his number is now permanently displayed in the rafters of the Prudential Center arena.