Historical facts about New Jersey

Giovanni da Verrazzano

Jan 1, 1525

Giovanni da Verranzzano put the anchor down of Sandy Hook.

Stand Guard

Jul 1, 1776

Bunches of militamen stood watch of the Sandy Hook. They noticed the British coming.

The Delaware

Dec 25, 1776

George Washington and 2400 other men crossed the Delaware River to Trenton,New Jersey.

The Battle

Dec 26, 1777

The Battle of Trenton was a big one and about 2900 people died.

New Jersey

Dec 18, 1787

New Jersey is a state now. YEAH!!!!!!!!

Radio

Jan 11, 1840

Joseph Henrey transmitted the radio singnal in the whole world.

5th ammendment

Feb 3, 1870

THe 15th ammendment let african american men vote.

The bombs

Dec 7, 1941

New Jersey was close to being bombed by the Japanese

Floods

Dec 19, 1999

A huge storm came to New Jersey and flooded 7 of the cities.

The terror

Sep 11, 2001

New Jersey was so close to be terrorized by 1000 terrorists.