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On March 16 of 2012
A jury in New Brunswick convicts former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi on counts including invasion of privacy and destruction of evidence for using a webcam to record and broadcast sexual activity of his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi, which led to Clementi's suicide. Ravi served 20 days in jail.
A jury in New Brunswick convicts former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi on counts including invasion of privacy and destruction of evidence for using a webcam to record and broadcast sexual activity of his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi, which led to Clementi's suicide. Ravi served 20 days in jail.
On March 15 of 2018
Toys "R" Us, the global toy retailer founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus and headquartered in Wayne, announces that it will cease operations and close all 800 of its stores.
Toys "R" Us, the global toy retailer founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus and headquartered in Wayne, announces that it will cease operations and close all 800 of its stores.
On March 14 of 1956
St. Mary's Cathedral, the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Trenton, is destroyed by one of the worst fires in Trenton's history which results in the deaths of the monsignor who served as rector and two rectory housekeepers.
St. Mary's Cathedral, the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Trenton, is destroyed by one of the worst fires in Trenton's history which results in the deaths of the monsignor who served as rector and two rectory housekeepers.
On March 13 of 2010
Sandra McNeil of Morristown becomes the first in New Jersey to win the Powerball lottery jackpot when she wins $211.7 million, with the New Jersey lottery becoming the first state lottery to sell winning tickets for both the Powerball and Mega Millions drawings
Sandra McNeil of Morristown becomes the first in New Jersey to win the Powerball lottery jackpot when she wins $211.7 million, with the New Jersey lottery becoming the first state lottery to sell winning tickets for both the Powerball and Mega Millions drawings
On March 12 of 1755
The first use of a steam engine in America takes place at the Schuyler copper mine to pump water out of the mine in what is now North Arlington in Bergen County. The engine was built by Josiah Hornblower, who had recently arrived from England and later served during the Revolution as speaker of the New Jersey Assembly and as a delegate to the Continental Congress.
The first use of a steam engine in America takes place at the Schuyler copper mine to pump water out of the mine in what is now North Arlington in Bergen County. The engine was built by Josiah Hornblower, who had recently arrived from England and later served during the Revolution as speaker of the New Jersey Assembly and as a delegate to the Continental Congress.
On March 11 of 1888
The 'Blizzard of '88' begins and continues through March 14. Over two feet of snow is recorded in parts of the state, with drifts of up to six feet in Atlantic City.
The 'Blizzard of '88' begins and continues through March 14. Over two feet of snow is recorded in parts of the state, with drifts of up to six feet in Atlantic City.
On March 10 of 2020
State officials announce the first death in New Jersey attributed to COVID-19. The death occurred in Bergen County of 69-year-old John Brennan, a resident of Little Ferry who died of a heart attack at Hackensack University Medical Center. Some days later, it was disclosed that Brennan had contacts with a New Jersey family in which COVID-19 would lead to the deaths of four family members.
State officials announce the first death in New Jersey attributed to COVID-19. The death occurred in Bergen County of 69-year-old John Brennan, a resident of Little Ferry who died of a heart attack at Hackensack University Medical Center. Some days later, it was disclosed that Brennan had contacts with a New Jersey family in which COVID-19 would lead to the deaths of four family members.
On March 10 of 1777
The Provincial Assembly of New Jersey, at its session at the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield, approves the adoption of 'The Great Seal of New Jersey.' It was designed by Pierre du Simitiere of Philadelphia, a native of Switzerland who also served as a consultant to the committees that designed the Great Seal of the United States and suggested the adoption of the US motto 'E pluribus unum' ('Out of many, one'). He also designed the Seals of Delaware and Georgia.
The Provincial Assembly of New Jersey, at its session at the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield, approves the adoption of 'The Great Seal of New Jersey.' It was designed by Pierre du Simitiere of Philadelphia, a native of Switzerland who also served as a consultant to the committees that designed the Great Seal of the United States and suggested the adoption of the US motto 'E pluribus unum' ('Out of many, one'). He also designed the Seals of Delaware and Georgia.
On March 9 of 2020
Governor Phil Murphy issues Executive Order 103 declaring the existence of a Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 after five additional residents are diagnosed with COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 11. As of early 2026, approximately 37,000 deaths in New Jersey were linked to the disease.
Governor Phil Murphy issues Executive Order 103 declaring the existence of a Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 after five additional residents are diagnosed with COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 11. As of early 2026, approximately 37,000 deaths in New Jersey were linked to the disease.
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- Jon Stewart tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Kennedy Center Honors
- Jon Stewart tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Kennedy Center Honors
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