1. On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War between Britain and the United States. This treaty recognized American independence and established the boundaries of the new nation.

2. In 1838, the first train to run on the newly completed Camden and Amboy Railroad arrived in Camden, New Jersey. This historic event marked the beginning of the state's booming railway industry.

3. On September 3, 1851, the first issue of the New Jersey Herald was published in Newton. The newspaper served Sussex County and surrounding areas, providing news and information for over a century.

4. The famous American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau died on September 3, 1862. While he never lived in New Jersey, his ideas about nature and individualism had an impact on many people in the state and around the world.

5. Finally, September 3, 1943, marked the day that New Jersey's famous Palisades Amusement Park opened its doors to the public. Located just across the river from New York City, the park was a popular destination for families throughout the mid-20th century. Today, the site is home to a condominium complex.