1. In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia and discussed the Intolerable Acts imposed by Britain. Delegates from New Jersey, including Richard Stockton and John De Hart, played significant roles in the Congress proceedings.

2. In 1887, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Statue of Liberty pedestal took place on Bedloe's Island, later renamed to Liberty Island. The construction of the pedestal was funded by donations from citizens across the country, including schoolchildren who donated their pennies.

3. In 1933, John Dillinger, the famous bank robber and Public Enemy No. 1, was captured by FBI agents in Tucson, Arizona. It was later discovered that Dillinger had a hideout in Little Bohemia, Wisconsin, where he and his gang engaged in a firefight with law enforcement.

4. In 1973, the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, New Jersey, opened its doors for the first time. With over 1 million square feet of retail space, the mall quickly became a popular shopping destination in the state, attracting visitors and shoppers from neighboring states.

5. In 2011, the New Jersey Devils hockey team played their first game in the newly constructed Prudential Center in Newark. The arena, which has a capacity of over 17,500, serves as the home arena for the Devils and hosts a variety of concerts and events throughout the year.