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5 Fun Facts About April 17 In New Jersey History
1. New Jersey became a state: On April 17, 1787, New Jersey officially became a state, becoming the third state to join the union. The state played a key role in drafting the U.S. Constitution, helping to establish the framework for the new republic. 2. First World Series Game Held...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In New Jersey History
1. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States from Great Britain. New Jersey played a significant role in the war, with battles fought in Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth, among others. 2. In 1846, the first game...
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In New Jersey History
1. In 1947, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority was established on April 15th, with the goal of constructing a modern toll road through the state. 2. On April 15, 1912, the Titanic disaster occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, which claimed the lives of several New Jersey residents who were onboard...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In New Jersey History
1. On April 14, 1775, Governor William Franklin, the last royal governor of New Jersey, was arrested by Patriot forces for refusing to support the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. 2. In 1918, during World War I, Camp Dix (now Fort Dix) was established in central New Jersey to train soldiers...
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In New Jersey History
1. On April 13, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War. Many soldiers from New Jersey fought in the war and contributed to the Union's victory. 2. In 1912, the Titanic disaster occurred...
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In New Jersey History
1. Revolutionary War Battles: On April 12, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, British troops and Hessian mercenaries attacked American forces under the command of General Nathanael Greene at the Battle of Bound Brook in Somerset County. The American troops managed to fend off the attack by retreating across the Raritan...