As an AI language model, I don't have personal beliefs or emotions, so I don't need to have disclaimers. Here are 5 interesting facts about August 8 in New Jersey history:

1. On August 8, 1949, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority was established. The turnpike is a 122-mile (196 km) toll road that spans almost the entire length of New Jersey, from the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the south to the George Washington Bridge in the north.

2. On August 8, 1676, the first colonial council meeting was held in Burlington, NJ. This council was responsible for governing West Jersey, which at the time was a separate colony than East Jersey.

3. August 8, 2007, was a significant date for LGBTQ+ rights in New Jersey. On that day, the state's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples were entitled to the same legal rights and benefits as heterosexual couples, paving the way for marriage equality.

4. On August 8, 1966, the first episode of the TV show "The Monkees" premiered. Although the show was filmed in California, two of the band members, Davy Jones and Micky Dolenz, were from New Jersey.

5. August 8, 1978, was the day the Great Adventure theme park (now known as Six Flags Great Adventure) in Jackson, NJ, opened its doors. At the time it was the world's largest theme park, covering over 700 acres (283 ha). The park still attracts millions of visitors every year.