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Apr 27, 1524
First Settlers
Giovvanni deVerranzo lands on the shore of New Jersey looking for new land for settlements. -
First Trading Post
The first trading post set up in New Jersey by Dutch traders. -
Re-Unite!
East New Jersey and West New Jersey re-unite after being apart for a long time. -
New Jersey becomes a state
New Jersey became the 3rd state of the U.S. -
Morris Canal
The Morris Canal crosses into New Jersey making it easier to get cargo from another state to New Jersey. -
Slaves Freed
The last slaves were freed in New Jersey. Making New Jersey a slave free state! -
Holland Tunnel Opens
Holland Tunnel Opens making it easier for New Jersyeans to from one place to another. -
Riot Erupts
A riot erupts leaving 10,000,000 dollars in property damage and leaving 26 people dead. The riots happened because African Amercans felt pwerless with less training in school and lack of oppurtunity in education. -
The First Concert
The first concert in New Jersey was held on September 7th 1997. -
Prudentail Center Opens
New Jersey's first Prudentail Center opens. Making alot of citizens happy for the new building. -
Hurricane Sandy Strikes
New Jersey calls a state of emergency when Hurricane Sandy rolls onto the the New Jersey Shore.
