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5 Fun Facts About July 21 In New Jersey History

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1. On July 21, 1780, the notorious British spy John André was captured by American soldiers in Tarrytown, NY. André had been carrying secret intelligence plans relating to the betrayal of West Point, NY to the British army. His arrest was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War.

2. On July 21, 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the First Battle of Manassas) took place in Virginia during the American Civil War. More than 3,000 Union soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle, which ended in a Confederate victory.

3. New Jersey native Thomas Edison received a patent on July 21, 1885 for his new invention: a carbon microphone. The microphone was a significant improvement over existing telephonic devices and helped pave the way for modern telecommunications technology.

4. On July 21, 1964, the Democratic National Convention was held in Atlantic City, NJ. The convention was notable for several reasons, including the nomination of President Lyndon B. Johnson for a second term, and the civil rights protests and tensions that took place outside the convention hall.

5. July 21, 1983 marked the opening of the first ever Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant in New Jersey. The restaurant was a popular destination for families and children, featuring arcade games, pizza, and entertainment from animatronic characters. Today, there are more than 500 Chuck E. Cheese's locations worldwide.
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