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. At the time, it was the longest pier in the world, stretching out 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. The pier was a popular destination for tourists and housed a variety of attractions, including a dance hall, a theater, and a roller coaster.

3. In 1920, prohibition went into effect in the United States. This meant that the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol became illegal. New Jersey was one of the first states to implement prohibition laws, and many bootleggers and speakeasies operated throughout the state during this time.

4. In 1996, an avalanche on Mount Everest killed eight climbers, including New Jersey native Scott Fischer. Fischer was a well-known mountaineer and the founder of the guiding company, Mountain Madness. The tragedy was the deadliest day in the history of Mount Everest until the 2014 avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa guides.

5. In 2016, the American Dream Meadowlands retail and entertainment complex was announced. The massive development, which is scheduled to open in 2019, will feature a variety of attractions, including a water park, an indoor ski slope, and an aquarium. The project has been controversial due to its high cost and potential impact on traffic in the area.