College Football started in New Jersey on this day in 1869College Football started in New Jersey on this day in 1869Rutgers won 6-4.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
One hundred years ago, a huge explosion in SayrevilleOne hundred years ago, a huge explosion in SayrevilleResidents of Sayreville, South Amboy, and Perth Amboy were evacuated and martial law was imposed.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
A spacecraft that was sent to Mars was built in New JerseyA spacecraft that was sent to Mars was built in New JerseyThe Mars Observer cost $511 million,Bill DoyleBill Doyle
President Garfield died in New Jersey this week in 1881President Garfield died in New Jersey this week in 1881Garfield had been shot on July 2nd at a train station in Washington, DC preparing for his trip to New Jersey.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
A devastating fire in Cape May happened on this dateA devastating fire in Cape May happened on this dateCape May had no fire department at the time, so the hotel burned to the ground.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
The first governor of New Jersey was elected on this dayThe first governor of New Jersey was elected on this dayThings were done a little differently back then.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
Where were you when the Earth shook?Where were you when the Earth shook?I remember it like it was yesterday.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
A Sea Girt shark attack took place on this day in 1960A Sea Girt shark attack took place on this day in 1960Aug. 21 is a bloody day in NJ history, at least for one unlucky beach goer.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
Wilson Pickett in trouble in Englewood — This week in NJ historyWilson Pickett in trouble in Englewood — This week in NJ historyOn August 9th, 1987, famed soul and rock & roll singer Wilson Pickett was found guilty of threatening patrons with a shotgun after a brawl in an Englewood bar.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
Aug. 9, 1974 — Another unsolved New Jersey murderAug. 9, 1974 — Another unsolved New Jersey murderOn August 9th, 1974, two teenage New Jersey girls left their homes to go to the Garden State Plaza, but they never made it.Bill DoyleBill Doyle