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On July 14 of 1777
George Washington and his officers stay at the Van Allen House in what is now Oakland in Bergen County on their way north from Morristown to join other Continental forces on the Hudson River near West Point.
George Washington and his officers stay at the Van Allen House in what is now Oakland in Bergen County on their way north from Morristown to join other Continental forces on the Hudson River near West Point.
On July 13 of 1959
Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy speaks at the Governor's Day Picnic in Spring Lake sponsored by the Essex County Democratic Committee. Kennedy focuses on the problems of aging cities, saying in part "We are not stopping the decay of our cities. Urban blight is spreading faster than our urban renewal programs can choke it. We have delayed, we have compromised, we have postponed, watered down and backed down..."
Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy speaks at the Governor's Day Picnic in Spring Lake sponsored by the Essex County Democratic Committee. Kennedy focuses on the problems of aging cities, saying in part "We are not stopping the decay of our cities. Urban blight is spreading faster than our urban renewal programs can choke it. We have delayed, we have compromised, we have postponed, watered down and backed down..."
On July 12 of 1967
Four days of rioting begin in Newark after an African American cab driver is arrested on a traffic offense and is seen being dragged by police into the police station. The disturbances result in 26 deaths and over 700 injuries.
Four days of rioting begin in Newark after an African American cab driver is arrested on a traffic offense and is seen being dragged by police into the police station. The disturbances result in 26 deaths and over 700 injuries.
On July 11 of 1804
Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken. After Hamilton is taken across the Hudson to Manhattan, he dies the next day, with his age believed to be 47 or 49 due to uncertainty relating to the date of his birth out of wedlock. Burr was indicted for murder in New Jersey, but the charge was dismissed on appeal. The same site in Weehawken was used for 18 known duels between 1700 and 1845, including the 1801 duel that killed Hamilton's eldest son Philip Hamilton.
On July 11 of 1804
Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken. After Hamilton is taken across the Hudson to Manhattan, he dies the next day, with his age believed to be 47 or 49 due to uncertainty relating to the date of his birth out of wedlock. Burr was indicted for murder in New Jersey, but the charge was dismissed on appeal. The same site in Weehawken was used for 18 known duels between 1700 and 1845, including the 1801 duel that killed Hamilton's eldest son Philip Hamilton.
On July 10 of 1926
A series of explosions initially begun by a lightning strike at the U.S. Naval Powder Depot at Picatinny Arsenal kills 19 people over a three-day period.
A series of explosions initially begun by a lightning strike at the U.S. Naval Powder Depot at Picatinny Arsenal kills 19 people over a three-day period.
On July 9 of 1985
Herschel Walker of the New Jersey Generals is named the Most Valuable Player of the United States Football League
Herschel Walker of the New Jersey Generals is named the Most Valuable Player of the United States Football League
On July 8 of 1970
After three days of disorders and rioting in Asbury Park, Governor William Cahill visits the city to meet with city officials and citizen activists. He then tours riot damage in the city and requests that President Nixon declare Asbury Park a disaster area.
After three days of disorders and rioting in Asbury Park, Governor William Cahill visits the city to meet with city officials and citizen activists. He then tours riot damage in the city and requests that President Nixon declare Asbury Park a disaster area.
On July 7 of 1930
An explosion at the fireworks factory owned by Frank Cimino in Neptune Township kills four, including Cimino's nine-year-old daughter, his 11-month-old son, his 72-year-old father and a two-month-old baby girl.
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- Jon Stewart tribute to Bruce Springsteen at Kennedy Center Honors
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