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5 Fun Facts About January 18 In New Jersey History
1. In 1919, the "Black Sox Scandal" trial began in Chicago. Among the eight players accused of throwing the World Series were two New Jersey natives: Eddie Cicotte (of Livingston) and Buck Weaver (of Trenton). 2. In 1976, New Jersey's Meadlowlands Arena (now known as the Izod Center) officially opened...
5 Fun Facts About January 17 In New Jersey History
1. In 1777, American forces under the command of General George Washington defeated British forces at the Battle of Princeton. This victory helped boost morale and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in favor of the Americans. 2. In 1893, the Atlantic City Pier was opened in Atlantic City....
5 Fun Facts About January 16 In New Jersey History
1. In 1780, the Continental Army led by General George Washington massacred a group of Loyalist militia in Springfield, New Jersey during the Battle of Springfield. 2. In 1919, prohibition began in New Jersey, making it illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell alcoholic beverages in the state. 3. In 1978,...
5 Fun Facts About January 15 In New Jersey History
1. The first American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, was born on January 15, 1774, in New York City. While she did not live in New Jersey, she did establish the first Catholic school in the state in 1817, located in Emmitsburg. 2. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Rutgers University...
5 Fun Facts About January 14 In New Jersey History
1. In 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the American Revolution. The treaty recognized the United States as a sovereign nation and established the boundaries between the U.S. and British North America. New Jersey played a significant role in the Revolution, with many battles...
5 Fun Facts About January 13 In New Jersey History
1. In 1956, the Garden State Parkway received a significant funding boost with the passage of the Highway Revenue Bond Act. The legislation authorized the issuance of $500 million in bonds to finance the completion of the parkway and other road projects across New Jersey. 2. On January 13, 1967,...
5 Fun Facts About January 12 In New Jersey History
1. On January 12, 1895, the first game of basketball in New Jersey was played in Trenton. The Trenton YMCA defeated Camden YMCA 15-4, marking the beginning of basketball's popularity in the state. 2. In 1915, a massive fire destroyed much of the city of Perth Amboy. Fueled by high...
5 Fun Facts About January 11 In New Jersey History
1. In 1776, the first New Jersey State Constitution was adopted in Burlington, making New Jersey the third state to ratify a constitution after Delaware and Pennsylvania. 2. In 1839, the first steam-powered oyster dredging boat was launched in the Delaware Bay in New Jersey, revolutionizing the oyster industry along...
5 Fun Facts About January 10 In New Jersey History
1. On January 10, 1920, the 18th amendment to the US Constitution went into effect, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. This led to the rise of bootlegging and speakeasies in New Jersey and across the country. 2. In 1949, the New Jersey State Highway Department approved...
5 Fun Facts About January 9 In New Jersey History
1. In 1788, the first regular session of the New Jersey Legislature was held in Trenton. The state capital had just been relocated to the city from Princeton the previous year, and the lawmakers gathered to begin their work in the new location. 2. In 1913, the first paved road...
5 Fun Facts About January 8 In New Jersey History
1) On January 8, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson to a minor league contract with the Montreal Royals. This historic event paved the way for Robinson to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball the following year. 2) On January 8, 1967, the American Basketball Association (ABA)...
5 Fun Facts About January 7 In New Jersey History
1. On January 7, 1745, John Stevens, a prominent inventor and engineer, was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Stevens is known for developing the first steamboat to successfully navigate American waters and for founding the Stevens Institute of Technology, a private research university in Hoboken. 2. The infamous "Pine Barrens"...