New Jersey 101.5 » History http://nj1015.com New Jersey News Sat, 25 May 2013 02:40:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 NJ Veteran Who Lost Dog Tags in WWII, Gets Them Back http://nj1015.com/nj-veteran-who-lost-dog-tags-in-wwii-gets-them-back/ http://nj1015.com/nj-veteran-who-lost-dog-tags-in-wwii-gets-them-back/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 17:14:10 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=263526 A New Jersey man has been reunited with the dog tag he lost in France during World War II.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/nj-veteran-who-lost-dog-tags-in-wwii-gets-them-back/feed/ 0 Tetra Images, Getty Images Scientists Find Evidence of Cannibalism at Jamestown Settlement http://nj1015.com/scientists-find-evidence-of-cannibalism-at-jamestown-settlement/ http://nj1015.com/scientists-find-evidence-of-cannibalism-at-jamestown-settlement/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 18:41:37 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=260694 Scientists revealed Wednesday that they have found the first solid archaeological evidence that some of the earliest American colonists at Jamestown, Va., survived harsh conditions by turning to cannibalism.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/scientists-find-evidence-of-cannibalism-at-jamestown-settlement/feed/ 0 Map of Virginia, discovered and as described by Captain John Smith, 1606; engraved by William Hole. (Wikicommons photo: Library of Congress) History of US Bombings, Failed Attempts http://nj1015.com/history-of-us-bombings-failed-attempts/ http://nj1015.com/history-of-us-bombings-failed-attempts/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:12:16 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=253384 Here is a list of some of the worst bombings in the U.S. dating to the 1800s, including some famous attempts that failed:

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]]> http://nj1015.com/history-of-us-bombings-failed-attempts/feed/ 0 (Getty Images) Forgotten NJ Airship Crash Recalled 80 Years Later http://nj1015.com/forgotten-nj-airship-crash-recalled-80-years-later/ http://nj1015.com/forgotten-nj-airship-crash-recalled-80-years-later/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:24:34 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=247016 History buffs will gather this week near the New Jersey coast to commemorate a major airship disaster.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/forgotten-nj-airship-crash-recalled-80-years-later/feed/ 0 Keystone/Getty Images First Christmas Lights Were In New Jersey [PHOTOS] http://nj1015.com/first-christmas-lights-were-in-new-jersey-photos/ http://nj1015.com/first-christmas-lights-were-in-new-jersey-photos/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:55:20 +0000 Craig Allen http://nj1015.com/first-christmas-lights-were-in-new-jersey-photos/ Thomas Alva Edison was called "The Wizard Of Menlo Park."  And, the prolific inventor certainly wasn't afraid to enhance his reputation through attention-getting stunts!

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]]> http://nj1015.com/first-christmas-lights-were-in-new-jersey-photos/feed/ 0 NOT the first Christmas Light strands. But in N.J. (Craig Allen photo) Peek Inside Rare WWII Bomber 'Aluminum Overcast' [VIDEO] http://nj1015.com/peek-inside-rare-wwii-bomber-aluminum-overcast-video/ http://nj1015.com/peek-inside-rare-wwii-bomber-aluminum-overcast-video/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:44:56 +0000 Leanne Vuksanic http://nj1015.com/?p=151319 A rare B-17 bomber made a stop at the Trenton Mercer Airport Monday during a national "Salute to Veterans" tour and members of the public were able to get an inside look at the fully-restored war plane.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/peek-inside-rare-wwii-bomber-aluminum-overcast-video/feed/ 0 B-17 Bomber the Aluminum Overcast (Handout Photo: EAA) Classic WWII Bomber Making NJ Stops on "Salute to Veterans" Tour http://nj1015.com/classic-wwi-bomber-making-nj-stops-on-salute-to-veterans-tour/ http://nj1015.com/classic-wwi-bomber-making-nj-stops-on-salute-to-veterans-tour/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:55:25 +0000 Leanne Vuksanic http://nj1015.com/?p=149420 A rare and fully-restored B-17 bomber will be making stops in New Jersey during a national "Salute to Veterans" tour and members of the public are invited to tour or take a flight on the plane.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/classic-wwi-bomber-making-nj-stops-on-salute-to-veterans-tour/feed/ 0 B-17 Bomber the Aluminum Overcast (Handout Photo: EAA) Jersey's Drive-In Movies with Springsteen Update http://nj1015.com/jerseys-drive-in-movies-with-springsteen-update/ http://nj1015.com/jerseys-drive-in-movies-with-springsteen-update/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:00:38 +0000 Amy Wright http://nj1015.com/?p=133906 This story was originally posted on July 4th.  Since then, I've received permission to pass along images related to a July 1966 performance at the Loew's 35 Drive-In of the Castiles featuring Bruce Springsteen.

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]]> http://nj1015.com/jerseys-drive-in-movies-with-springsteen-update/feed/ 0 Spencer Platt/Getty Images Visit NJ's Historic Lucy The Elephant in Margate – Daily Day Trip http://nj1015.com/lucy-the-elephant/ http://nj1015.com/lucy-the-elephant/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:00:34 +0000 Amy Wright http://nj1015.com/?p=127247 I'm sure you may have noticed that there are a zillion fun things to do in the Great Garden State. How about a nice day trip for a visit with Lucy the Elephant?

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]]> http://nj1015.com/lucy-the-elephant/feed/ 0 Lucy The Elephant (Getty Images) Jersey's Drive-In Movies http://nj1015.com/new-jersey-drive-in-movies/ http://nj1015.com/new-jersey-drive-in-movies/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:40 +0000 Amy Wright http://nj1015.com/?p=124607 During the 1950's and 60's, at the height of their popularity, drive-in movie theatres dotted the landscape of The Garden State.  Here's some history and nostalgia, plus one big surprise.

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