1. George Washington's retreat from New York: On September 14, 1776, George Washington and his army began a perilous retreat from New York City to New Jersey after British forces successfully took over the city.

2. The Battle of Cooch's Bridge: The Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the only revolutionary war battle fought in Delaware was fought on September 14, 1777, near Newark. The battle marked the opening engagement of the Philadelphia campaign.

3. NJ's first newspaper published: On September 14, 1780, The New Jersey Gazette, the first newspaper published in the state, began its run under printer Isaac Collins.

4. NJ becomes first state to ratify Bill of Rights: On September 14, 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

5. First NJ auto race held: On September 14, 1895, the first automobile race held in New Jersey and one of the first in the country, was held in Newark. The race, which covered 54 miles, was won by Charles Duryea in a Duryea Motor Wagon.