New Jersey
Some of the key events about New Jersey
- 1776New Jersey became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution
- 1804Slavery was gradually abolished in New Jersey, but the process was not completed until 1865
- 1869The first intercollegiate American football game was played in New Brunswick
- 1869A major train wreck occurred in New Brunswick, killing 23 people
- 1879Thomas Edison invented the first commercially successful incandescent light bulb in Menlo Park
- 1887The world's first boardwalk was built in Atlantic City
- 1916A series of shark attacks along the Jersey Shore killed four people and injured one
- 1921The first Miss America pageant was held in Atlantic City
- 1933The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden
- 1937The Hindenburg disaster occurred in Lakehurst, killing 36 people
- 1938The "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast caused panic among some New Jersey residents
- 1951The New Jersey Turnpike, one of the most heavily traveled highways in the U.S., was completed
- 1951The New Jersey Turnpike opened, leading to increased urban sprawl and environmental concerns
- 1967Newark experienced severe racial riots, resulting in 26 deaths and significant property damage
- 1969The Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place in Bethel, attracting over 400,000 attendees
- 1976Gambling was legalized in Atlantic City, leading to a boom in casino development
- 1976The George Washington Bridge was closed due to severe structural problems, causing major traffic disruptions
- 1984A toxic waste fire in Elizabeth released dangerous chemicals into the air, forcing evacuations
- 2012New Jersey's recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy demonstrated remarkable resilience and community spirit
- 2012Hurricane Sandy devastated the New Jersey coast, causing billions of dollars in damage and displacing thousands
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