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2008 Matthew John Rinaldo, Representative-R-New Jersey 1973 - 1993, died from Parkinson's disease
2008 John Archibald Wheeler, dies in New Jersey, at 96 2007 Phil Rizzuto, dies in New Jersey, in his sleep, at 89 2005 Peter W. Rodino, Representative-D-New Jersey 1949 - 1989, chaired Watergate council, died at 95 of heart failure 2003 NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs beat New Jersey Nets 4 games to 2 2003 Stanley Cup Finals, New Jersey Devils beat Ottawa Senators 4 games to 3 2002 NBA Finals, Los Angeles Lakers beat New Jersey Nets 4 games to 0 2001 Harrison A. Williams, Senator-D-New Jersey 1959 - 1982, died of heart disease 2001 Stanley Cup Finals, Colorado Avalanche beat New Jersey Devils 4 games to 3 2000 Stanley Cup Finals, New Jersey Devils beat Dallas Stars 4 games to 2 1999 99th U.S. Golf Open: at Pinehurst CC New Jersey 1998 Bernard J. Dwyer, Representative-D-New Jersey 1981 - 1993, died of a heart attack 1997 New Jersey Devil Martin Brodeur is 2nd NHL goalie to score in a playoff game 1997 New Jersey Devils' Dave Andreychuk is 26th NHL to score 500 goals 1996 Ottawa Senators eliminate Stanley Cup Champs New Jersey Devils from playoff 1995 1st NBA game at Skydome, Toronto Raptors beat New Jersey Nets 94-79 1995 NHL New Jersey Devils agree to stay in NJ 1995 Kiersten Rickenbach, of New Jersey, crowned America's Junior Miss 1995 New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Victory Party, admidst rumours they were moving to Nashville, goalie Chris Terreri holds up "Nashville? NO WAY!" sign 1995 Stanley Cup: New Jersey Devils sweep Detroit Red Wings in 4 games 1995 New Jersey Devils beat Philadelphia Flyers, to go to their 1st Stanley Cup finals 1995 Lovelace Watkins, born in New Jersey, nicknamed, 'The Black Sinatra', singer, considered the greatest male soul singer of his time, dies of leukemia at 57 1995 New Jersey officially dedicates the Howard Stern Rest Area along Route 295 1995 New Jersey Governor Christine Whitman, dedicates a rest stop to Howard Stern 1994 Dean A. Gallo, Representative-R-New Jersey 1985 - 1994, died of prostate cancer 1994 7th longest NHL game: New Jersey Devils beat Buffalo Sabres (125 minutes 43 seconds) 1994 New Jersey Devils end best regular season, 47-25-12 record for 106 points 1994 New Jersey Devils club record 41st win of the season 1994 Jersey Joe Walcott, boxer, dies at 80 1993 John Maclean passes Kirk Muller as all-time New Jersey Devils scorer (521 pts) 1993 Kenneth Burke, philosopher, literary theorist, Agnostic, awarded Guggenheim Fellowship 1935, music critic for 'The Nation', editor, 'The Dial' literary magazine, attended Columbia University, dies of heart failure at his home in Andover, New Jersey 1993 Ken Daneyko sets New Jersey Devil 'Ironman' record by playing 322nd cons game 1993 New Jersey Devils lose 2-0 to Montreal, after winning 1st 7 games of 1993 1993 Jacques Lemaire is named New Jersey Devils 8th Head Coach 1993 93rd U.S. Golf Open: Lee Janzen shoots a 272 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1993 Drazen Petrovic, NBA player (New Jersey Nets), dies in auto-accident at 28 1992 New Jersey Devils organization announces that it will change its colors to black, red, and white for the 1992-93 season 1992 Scott Stevens is named 5th Captain in New Jersey Devils history 1992 Millicent Fenwick, Representative-R-New Jersey 1975 - 1982, dies at 82 1992 California Angels, are involved in a bus crash, in New Jersey 1992 New Jersey senate overrides Governor Florio's veto and lowers sales tax to 6% 1992 New York Rangers wins their 1st ever 7th game of a playoff (vs New Jersey Devils) 1991 New York Islander Derek King ties New Jersey Devils 5-5 with second left 1991 New Jersey Nets set NBA record of 22 blocks beating Nuggets 121-81 1991 New Jersey Devils begin their 10th Anniversary with a 7-2 win over the Blues 1991 New York - New Jersey Knights 1st home game (Giant Stadium) lose to Frankfurt 27-17 1991 Barcelona Dragons beat NY/New Jersey Knights 19-7 in their 1st WLAF game 1991 Philadelphia '76ers retires Wilt Chamberlain's #13 jersey 1991 New Jersey raises turnpike tolls 70% 1991 New Jersey Net coach Bill Fitch is 4th coach to win 800 NBA games 1991 New York - New Jersey Knights (WLAF) players 1st come together 1991 Edmonton Oiler goalie Grant Fuhr returns to NHL after season-long suspension for substance abuse and shuts out New Jersey Devils 4-0 1991 Mousey Davis becomes 1st coach of NY-New Jersey Knights 1991 WLAF's New York Knights become NY-New Jersey Knights 1990 Reggie Williams becomes 1st General Manager of WLAF's NY-New Jersey Knights 1990 Robert F X Sillerman purchases WAFL NY-New Jersey Knights for $11 million 1990 New Jersey Devils sign Russians Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov 1990 Boston Celtics worst ever (6 pts in 2nd vs New Jersey Nets) and lose 87-78 1989 Robin Givens and Mike Tyson granted final divorce in New Jersey 1989 AT&T announces New Jersey's 201 area code will split into 908 and 201 1989 To gain deregulation WWF admits pro wrestling is an exhibition and not a sport, in a New Jersey court 1989 NBA New Jersey Nets begin a 32+ game road losing streak 1988 New Jersey Devils raise their 1st pennant (Patrick Div Playoff Champs) 1988 Mike Tyson wrecks furniture in his Bernardsville New Jersey Mansion 1988 Mike Tyson smashes TV camera outside his Bernardsville New Jersey home 1988 New York City WABC-AM becomes flagship radio station of New Jersey Devils 1988 WABC officially becomes the New Jersey Devils new home radio 1988 Amateur referees work New Jersey Devil-Boston Bruin playoff games, as NHL referees walk-off, due to a restraining order brought by Devils 1988 Doughnutgate incident: New Jersey Devils' coach Jim Schoenfeld tells referee Don Koharski to 'eat another doughnut you fat pig!,' he is suspended 1988 New Jersey Devils beat Caps 3-2 taking 7th game of Patrick Division final 1988 New Jersey Devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes 1988 New Jersey Devil Patrik Sundstrom ties NHL playoff record of 8 pts in a playoff game (hat trick and 5 assists) in 10-4 rout over the Capitals 1988 New Jersey Devils 1st playoff hat trick-Eric Broten 1988 New Jersey Devils' 1st playoff game; lose to Isles 4-3 (OT) in 1st round 1988 New Jersey Devils beat Blackhawks, 4-3 in OT to join playoffs for 1st time 1988 James J. Howard, Representative-D-New Jersey 1965 - 1988 1988 Pat Verbeek becomes 1st New Jersey Devil to score 4 goals in an NHL game 1987 Lou Lamoriello is named New Jersey Devils President 1987 New Jersey Devils farm team Maine Mariners (AHL) move to Utica (Devils) NY 1987 "334" club forms as 334 brave Devil fans journey through 20" of snow to attend New Jersey Devils 7-5 victory over Calgary at Meadowlands 1987 Blizzard in NJ, as 334 attend Devils-Flame NHL game, New Jersey wins 7-5 1986 Kirk Muller scores New Jersey Devil record 6 point, beat Penguins, 8-6 1986 Tim Kides of West New York, New Jersey performs 25,000 leg raises in 11:57:15 1986 New Jersey Devil Peter McNab becomes 42nd NHLer to score 350 goals 1985 Karen Ann Quinlan, comatose patient, dies in Morris Plains New Jersey at 31 1985 Jonathan Halyalkar, born in Ramsey, New Jersey, actor, Billy-Who's the Boss 1985 New Jersey General Hershel Walker runs for USFL record 233 yards 1985 New Jersey Devils score their fastest hat trick in 42 seconds 1984 New Jersey Devils 1st penalty shot-Rocky Trottier scores against Edmonton 1984 New Jersey Devils 1st shutout, Glenn Resch makes 42 saves beat Minn, 2-0 1984 New Jersey Devils shutout New York Rangers 6-0 1984 Golden State Warrior scores 59 points losing to New Jersey Nets 124-110 1984 New Jersey Devils 1st OT goal, Jan Ludvig beats Hartford Whalers 6-5 1983 New Jersey Devils 1st shut-out, beating Minnesota Detroit Red Wings 6-0 1983 Edmonton Oilers beat New Jersey Devils, 13-4, Wayne Gretzky calls the Devils "a Mickey Mouse organization" 1983 New Jersey Devils 1st overtime game, lose to Calgary Flames 4-3 1983 New Jersey Devils purchase AHL Maine Mariners as their farm team 1983 USFL New Jersey Generals sign Heisman winner Herschel Walker (3 years-$5 mil) 1982 1st New Jersey Devil hat-trick (Steve Tambellini) defeat Hartford 5-4 1982 New Jersey Devils 1st hat trick (Steve Tambellini) 1982 New Jersey Devils 1st short handed goal-Don Lever 1982 New Jersey Devils 1st victory, beating New York Rangers 3-2 at Meadowlands 1982 1st New Jersey Devils game, tie the Pitts Penguins 3-3 at the Meadowlands 1982 New Jersey Devils 1st exhibition game, beating Caps 3-1 in Hershey Pa 1982 Don Lever becomes 1st captain of New Jersey Devils 1982 New Jersey NHL franchise officially named Devils by fan balloting, runner-up names are Blades, Meadowlanders and Americans 1982 Clifford P. Case, Senator-R-New Jersey 1955 - 1979, Representative-R-New Jersey 1945 - 1953 1982 Senate begins debate on expulsion of Senator Harrison Williams D-New Jersey 1982 32nd NBA All-Star Game: East beats West 120-118 at New Jersey 1981 1st NBA game at Meadowlands Arena, New Jersey Nets lose to New York Knicks 103-99 1981 Meadowlands Arena opens in New Jersey 1981 Jessica Ponzo, Miss New Jersey Teen USA 1996 1981 Harrison A. Williams, Senator-D-New Jersey, convicted on FBI Abscam charges 1981 Harrison A. Williams, Senator-D-New Jersey, convicted on FBI Abscam charges 1981 Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 34, Austin Carr 1980 Jersey calf, lived 222 days with an artificial heart 1980 NY Federal jury finds Reps Thompson D-New Jersey and Murphy, D-NY, guilty 1980 1st female state police graduates, New Jersey 1980 80th U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 272 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1980 Bryan Buffinton, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, actor, Bill Lewis Jr-Guiding Light 1979 Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith 1979 Wil Horneff, born in Englewood, New Jersey, actor, Ghost in the Machine, Sandlot 1979 Keshia Knight Pulliam, born in Newark, New Jersey, actress, Rudy-Crosby 1978 Lauren Petty, Miss New Jersey Teen USA 1997 1978 Jodi Lynn O'Keefe, Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey, actress, Cassidy-Nash Bridges 1978 Vincent Larusso, Livingston, New Jersey, actor, Adam-Mighty Ducks, D2, D3 1977 Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 42, Nate Thumond 1977 New Jersey allows casino gambling in Atlantic City 1977 Justin Gimelstob, New Jersey, tennis star, 1994 doubles USTA Bakersfield 1976 Petr Sykora, born in Pizen, Czech Republic, NHL forward, Team Czech Republic, New Jersey Devils 1976 New Jersey voters approve gambling for Atlantic City 1976 New Jersey Meadowlands' Giant's Stadium opens 1976 New Jersey Meadowlands racetrack opens 1976 Staci Wilson, born in Livingston, New Jersey, soccer defender 1996 Olympics 1976 Melanie Joyce Bell, Vernon New Jersey, Miss America-New Jersey 1997 1976 Terrance Cauthen, Trenton, New Jersey, lightweight boxer 1996 Olympics bronze 1976 New Jersey Court rules Karen Anne Quinlan may be disconnected from respirator 1976 Danny Pintauro, Milltown, New Jersey, actor, Jonathan-Who's the Boss 1975 Keith Van Horn, NBA forward, New Jersey Nets 1975 Billy Walsh, Summit, New Jersey, soccer midfielder, 1996 Olympics gold 1975 Chris Kelly, Mack Daddy, Teaneck, New Jersey, rapper, Kris Kross-Warm it Up 1974 Steve Sullivan, Timmins, NHL center for the New Jersey Devils 1974 Derek Jeter, born in Pequanock, New Jersey, shortstop, New York Yankees, Rookie of Year 1996 1974 Kerry Kittles, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets 1974 Sergei Brylin, born in Moscow, Russia, NHL center for the New Jersey Devils 1973 New Jersey becomes 1st state to allow girls into little league 1973 Jason Smith, Calgary, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils 1973 Heavy fog causes 65 car collision killing 9 on New Jersey Turnpike 1973 Scott Niedermayer, Edmonton, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils 1973 Jennifer Makris, Miss USA-New Jersey, 1997, top 10 1973 Jessica Grieco, born in Englewood, New Jersey, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1973 Kia Goodwin, Livingston, New Jersey, actress, Tiffany Holloway-227 1973 Gregg Berhalter, Englewood, New Jersey, soccer defender, 1996 Olympics gold 1973 Michael Cade, born in New Jersey, actor, Sylvester Winkle-California Dreams 1973 James "Jamie" Koven, born in Morristown, New Jersey, rower, Olympics-5th-1996 1973 NFL adopts jersey numbering system (ie quarterbacks, 1-19) 1973 Brian Rolston, Flint, NHL left wing, Olympics-1994, New Jersey Devils 1972 WNJS TV channel 23 in Camden, New Jersey (PBS) begins broadcasting 1972 Yinka Dare, NBA center, New Jersey Nets 1972 Dena Querubin, Waterford, New Jersey, Miss America-New Jersey 1996 1972 Amy Locane, born in New Jersey, actress, Sandy Harling-Melrose Place 1972 Ed O'Bannon, NBA forward, New Jersey Nets 1972 Khalid Reeves, NBA guard, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets 1972 Clyde McPhatter, rhythm and blues singer, member, Billy Ward & the Dominoes, founded, The Drifters, dies in Teaneck, New Jersey at age 39 1972 Liliko Ogasawara, Englewood, New Jersey, middleweight judoka 1996 Olympics 1972 Martin Brodeur, Montreal, NHL goalie, New Jersey Devils, Team Canada 1972 Shana Williams, Bridgeton, New Jersey, long jumper and heptathlete 1972 Shawn Bradley, NBA center, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Space Jams 1972 Shaquille O'Neal, born in Newark, New Jersey, NBA center for the Magic, Lakers, won 1996 Olympic gold 1972 Michael Chang, born in Hoboken, New Jersey, tennis star, 1989 French Open 1971 Amy Locane, Trenton, New Jersey, actress, Andrea-Spencer, Sandy-Melrose Place 1971 Jen[nifer] Dore, Kearny, New Jersey, rower, Olympics-4TH-1996 1971 Prison rebellion at Rahway State Prison, New Jersey 1971 New York Giant football team announces they're leaving Bronx for New Jersey in 1975 1971 Michael Chack, Toms River, New Jersey, figure skater, 1997 Pac Coast Sr champ 1971 Donna Faber, born in East Orange, New Jersey, tennis star 1971 Joe E. Lewis, comedian, singer, famous for Al Capone's heavies beating him after he refused to renew his contract at Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, Illinois, movie, book, 'The Joker is Wild', dies in New Jersey, age 69 1971 WNJT TV channel 52 in Trenton, New Jersey (PBS) begins broadcasting 1971 Globetrotters lose 100-99 to New Jersey Reds, ending 2,495-game win streak 1971 Bobby Holik, Jihlava, Czech, Republic, NHL left wing, New Jersey Devils, Team Czechoslovakian Republic 1970 Lucious Harris, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks 1970 Greg Graham, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets 1970 Jenni Meno, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, pairs skaters 1994 Olympics 1970 Bill Guerin, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, NHL right wing, New Jersey Devils, Oilers 1970 Corey Schwab, North Battleford Canada, NHL goalie for the New Jersey Devils 1970 Tom Vano, Plainfield, New Jersey, field hockey goalkeeper 1996 Olympics 1970 Karen Courtland, Orange, New Jersey, pairs skaters 1994 Olympics 1970 Mira Sorvino, born in Tenafly, New Jersey, actress, Quiz Show, Norma Jean and Marilyn 1970 Dan Miceli, Newark, New Jersey, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1970 Doug Glanville, Hackensack, New Jersey, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs 1970 Jay Mohr, born in Verona, New Jersey, actor, stand-up comedian, executive producer, NBC's Last Comic Standing reality television program 1970 Malcolm Jamal Warner, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Theodore-Cosby Show 1970 Stephanie Adams, New Jersey, playmate, Nov, 1992 1970 Steven J Brown, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, guitarist, Trixter-Give It To Me Good 1970 100 injured in race rioting in Asbury Park, New Jersey 1970 Kenneth A. Gibson elected mayor of Newark, New Jersey 1970 Thomas Alden Page, Glenridge, New Jersey, rocker, New Kids-Hangin' Tough 1970 Kelli James, born in Medford, New Jersey, field hockey forward 1996 Olympics 1970 Don MacLean, NBA forward, New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets 1970 Ron Villone, Englewood, New Jersey, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1969 Kenny "Damn" Kelly, Paterson, New Jersey, rapper, Riff-Judy had a Boyfriend 1969 Greg[ory] Klingsporn, Morristown, New Jersey, rower 1996 Olympics 1969 Sam Cassell, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets 1969 P J Brown, NBA center and forward, New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat 1969 Guernsey and Jersey begin issuing their own postage stamps 1969 Nicole Arendt, Somerville, New Jersey, tennis star, 1996 Australia doubles finalist 1969 David Goldsmith, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, actor, Eric-Models Inc 1969 Elan Carter, born in Nutley, New Jersey, playmate, June, 1994 1969 Reid Simpson, Flin Flon, NHL left wing for the New Jersey Devils 1969 Craig Logan, born in Scotland, rock bassist, Bros Front, Bon Jovi-New Jersey 1969 Kevin Dean, born in Madison, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils 1969 Brian Jamieson, born in Livingston, New Jersey, rower, 1996 Olympics silver medal 1969 Robert Sean Leonard, New Jersey, actor, Dead Poets Society, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge 1969 Orlando Palmeiro, Hoboken, New Jersey, outfielder for the California Angels 1968 Jeff[rey] Klepacki, Kearny, New Jersey, rower, Olympics-1992, 1996 1968 Lisa Marie [Sliwa], born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, actress, Mars Attack 1968 Jonathan Moss, Tenafly, New Jersey, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 Tisha Campbell, Newark, New Jersey, actress, Gina-Martin, House Party 1968 Valeri Zelepukin, NHL forward, New Jersey Devils, Team Russia, Silver Medal1998 Olympics 1968 Thomas P Auth, Orange, New Jersey, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 Kyle Stevens, born in New Jersey, rock guitarist, Bang Tango-Dancin' on Coals 1968 Jennifer Horton, Dover, New Jersey, team handball goalie, 1992, 1996 Olympics 1968 Christopher "Chris" Kerber, Collingswood, New Jersey, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 New Jersey Americans moved to Comack and become New York Nets (ABA) 1968 Jeff Phillips, born in Westwood, New Jersey, actor, Hart Jessup-Guiding Light 1968 Mike Lee, born in Neptune, New Jersey, Canadian Tour golfer, 1992 Tommy Armour Tour 1968 Kendall Gill, NBA guard and forward, New Jersey Nets 1968 Jerry Dipoto, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, pitcher for the New York Mets 1968 Todd Porter, New Jersey, actor, Hamilton-Whiz Kids 1968 Annette DeLuca, North Bergen, New Jersey, LPGA golfer 1968 David Benoit, NBA forward, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets 1968 Mark Scott, Paramus, New Jersey, rock drummer, Trixter-Give It To Me Good 1968 Jayson Williams, NBA center, New Jersey Nets 1968 Celita Schutz, Riverdale, New Jersey, half-middleweight judoka 1996 Olympics 1967 Chris Childs, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks 1967 Eric Karros, Hackansack, New Jersey, infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers 1967 New Jersey Americans (later NY/New Jersey Nets) play 1st ABA game 1967 Kathaleen K Cutone, Olenoridge, New Jersey, fig skater, 1994 Collegiate champ 1967 Chris Gatling, NBA forward, New Jersey Nets 1967 Karen Noble, Morristown, New Jersey, LPGA golfer, 1995 Dinah Shore-32nd 1967 Lyndon Baines Johnson and Alexei Kosygin hold 1st of 2 summit meetings in Glassboro, New Jersey 1967 67th U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots 275 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1967 Debbie Dutch, Titusville, New Jersey, actress, Hell's Paradox 1967 Eric Young, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, infielder for the Colorado Rockies 1967 Ian Ziering, born in West Orange, New Jersey, actor, Steve Sanders-Beverly Hills 90210 1967 Melissa Brennan Reeves, born in Eatontown, New Jersey, actress, Jen-Days of our Lives 1967 Barbara Byrne, Princeton, New Jersey, rower 1996 Olympics 1967 Randy Mckay, Montreal, NHL right wing for the New Jersey Devils 1967 Peter Loran, born in Teaneck, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Trixter-Give It To Me Good 1966 Jay Berger, Fort Dix, New Jersey, tennis star 1966 Shawn Chambers, Royal Oaks, Michigan, NHL defenseman, Team USA, New Jersey Devils 1966 Elizabeth "Liz" Tchou, Medford, New Jersey, field hockey defender 1996 Olympics 1966 Sherman Douglas, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets 1966 Teresa Zarzeczny Bell, born inWashington Crossing, New Jersey, rower, Silver Medal 1996 Olympics 1966 Laura Richmond, Fort Dix, New Jersey, playmate, Sep, 1988 1966 Doug McKeon, born in New Jersey, actor, Big Shamus Little Shamus, Centennial 1966 Stephane Richer, Ripon, NHL right wing for the New Jersey Devils 1966 Billy Downes, Camden, New Jersey, Nike golfer, 1994 New England Classic 1966 Bill Haselman, Long Branch, New Jersey, catcher for the Boston Red Sox 1966 James "Rachel" Bolan, Pt Pleasant, New Jersey, rocker, Skid Row-Psycho Love 1966 WCMC (now WMGM) TV channel 40 in Wildwood, New Jersey (NBC) 1st broadcast 1965 Laurie Grover-Tavares, Newark, New Jersey, biathelete 1994 Olympics 1965 Mike Peluso, Pengilly Canada, NHL left wing for the New Jersey Devils 1965 Kevin Edwards, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets 1965 Al Leiter, Toms River, New Jersey, pitcher, Florida Marlins, New York Mets 1965 Lynette Falls, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Miss NJ-America-1991 1965 Patrick Jeffrey, born in Morristown, New Jersey, diver, Olympics-5th-96 1965 Kevin Ritz, born in Eatonstown, New Jersey, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies 1965 Tim Perry, NBA forward, New Jersey Nets 1965 Erik Hanson, Kinnelon, New Jersey, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays 1965 Elaine Zayak, New Jersey, figure skater, Olympics-6th-1984 1965 James David McGovern, Teaneck, New Jersey, PGA golfer, 1993 Shell Houston Open 1965 Carin Garbarra, East Orange, New Jersey, soccer forward 1996 Olympics 1965 Maria Pitillo, Matwah, New Jersey, actress, Ryan's Hope 1964 John Maclean, Oshawa, NHL right wing for the New Jersey Devils 1964 Janeane Garofalo, born in New Jersey, comedienne, SNL, Truth about Cats and Dogs 1964 David Michael Sabo, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, rocker, Skid Row-Psycho Love 1964 Race riot in Jersey City, New Jersey 1964 Armon Gilliam, NBA forward, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets 1964 Dan Frischman, born in Whippany, New Jersey, actor, Arvid Engen-Head of the Class 1964 Ken Daneyko, born in Windsor, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils 1964 Scott Stevens, Kitchener, NHL defenseman, New Jersey Devils, Team Canada 1964 Phil Housley, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, NHL defenseman, New Jersey Devils, Team USA 1998 Olympics 1964 Mark E Kelly, Orange, New Jersey, Lt USN/astronaut 1964 Scott J Kelly, Orange, New Jersey, Lt USN/astronaut 1964 Ted Harris Poley, born in Englewood, New Jersey, rocker, Danger Danger-Screw It 1964 Stephanie Maxwell-Pierson, Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. rower 1992 Olympics 1963 Pam Casale, Camden, New Jersey, tennis player, Marco Island finals 1985 1963 Whitney Houston, born in Newark, New Jersey, singer, One Moment in Time, Bodyguard 1963 Carol Lewis, born in Willingboro, New Jersey, high jumper, Olympic-9th-1984 1963 Ron Karkovice, born in Union, New Jersey, catcher, Chicago White Sox 1963 Steve Thomas, born in Stockport, England, NHL left wing for the New Jersey Devils 1963 Bob Carpenter, NHL left wing for the New Jersey Devils 1963 3 New Jersey businessman purchase NHL Colorado Rockies, and get approval to move them to New Jersey Meadowlands (Devils) 1963 Erica Terwillegar, born in Nelsonville, New Jersey, lugist 1963 Suzette Charles, New Jersey, replaced Vanessa Williams as Miss America, 1983 1963 Tim Patrick Kelly, Trenton, New Jersey, guitarist, Slaughter-Stick it Live 1962 Stan Albers, Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, actor, Curtis-Loving 1962 Laura San Giacoma, Danville, New Jersey, actress, Pretty Woman, Vital Signs 1962 Dylan McDermott, Waterbury CT, actor, Jersey Girl, Steel Magnolias 1962 Jack Warren Pierce, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, hurdler 1962 Joetta Clark, East Orange, New Jersey, 800m runner, Olympic-1992 1962 Mike Buncic, Patterson, New Jersey, discus thrower 1962 Rob Burnett, born in North Caldwell, New Jersey, head writer, David Letterman 1962 Joe Orsulak, Glen Ridge, New Jersey, outfielder for the Florida Marlins 1962 Genie Francis, Englewood, New Jersey, actress, General Hospital, Bare Essence 1962 Herschel Walker, WFL/NFL running back for New Jersey Generals, Dallas Cowboy 1962 Jon Bon Jovi, born in Sayreville, New Jersey, rocker in Bon Jovi 1962 Suit to bar Englewood New Jersey from "racial segregated" schools, filed 1962 Clint Black, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, country vocalist, A Better Man 1962 Vern Fleming, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets 1962 Michael Cage, NBA forward and center, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets 1961 Anne Donovan, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, basketball player 1984 Olympics gold 1961 Bam Bam Bigelow, born in Secaucus, New Jersey, WWF wrestler, Wrestlemania XI 1961 Bradford John Faxon, Jr., Oceanport, New Jersey, PGA golfer, 1986 Provident 1961 Edward J. Hart, Representative-D-New Jersey 1935 - 1955 1960 Michael Swain, Elizabeth, New Jersey, judoka, Olympics-bronze-88 1960 Bruce Baumgartner, Haledon, New Jersey, wrestler, Olympic-gold/br-84, 88, 92, 96 1960 Lynn Jennings, Princeton, New Jersey, 5k runner 1960 Michael Corbett, born in Collingwood, New Jersey, actor, David-Young and Restless 1960 Misha Mck, East Orange, New Jersey, actress, Gerri-Me and Mrs. C 1960 David Marciano, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Det Ray Vecchio-Due South 1959 Bebe Neuwirth, Princeton, New Jersey, actress, Lilith-Cheers, Damn Yankees 1959 Alison La Placa, New Jersey, actress, Duet, Catherine-John Larroquette Show 1959 Heidi Bohay, Somerset, New Jersey, actress, Megan-Hotel 1959 Neal Broten, Roseau Canada, NHL center for the New Jersey Devils 1959 Jason Alexander, Greenspan, Newark, New Jersey, actor, George-Seinfeld 1959 Kevin Spacey, born in South Orange, New Jersey, actor, Dad, Henry and June, Darrow 1959 1st nuclear powered merchant ship, NS Savannah, christened, Camden, New Jersey 1959 Beverly Lee, born in Passaic, New Jersey, singer, member, trademark holder for The Shirelles, an all girl vocal pop group 1959 Michael E Knight, Princeton, New Jersey, actor, Date with Angel, All My Child 1959 Jerry Only, born in Lodi, New Jersey, Gerald Caiafa, bassist, singer for the Misfits, horror punk, hardcore punk genres, creator, Devilock, hair style 1959 Kelly Tripuka, Glenn Ridge, New Jersey, NBA forward, Det Pistons, Utah Jazz 1958 Mary Decker Tabb Slaney, New Jersey, olympic track star, mile record 4:16.71 1958 Richard Burgi, born in Montclair, New Jersey, actor, Chad Rollo-Another World 1958 Bob Bradley, born in Montclair, New Jersey, soccer coach, won Olympic gold 1996 1958 Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Princeton, New Jersey, country vocalist, This Shirt 1958 Ice-T, born in Newark, New Jersey, Tracy Marrow, musician, pioneer of gangsta rap, songwriter, actor, Grammy Award winner, author 1957 Jon-Erik Hexum, Tenafly, New Jersey, actor, Voyager, Cover-up 1957 Gregory T Linteris, Demarest, New Jersey, PhD/astronaut, STS-83, 94 1957 Gregory T Linteris, Demarest, New Jersey, astronaut, sk: STS-83 1957 Dodgers play last game in Jersey City (11-4 in NJ) 1957 Rob Andrews, born in Camden, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1990 - 1957 Jerry Levine, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, actor, Born on 4th of July 1957 Donna Stone, New Jersey, fencer-epee 1996 Olympics 1957 Darryl Dawkins, NBA center, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets 1956 Bernard King, basketball player, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets 1956 Debby Boone, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, singer, You Light Up My Life 1956 Mark L Polansky, Paterson, New Jersey, pilot/astronaut 1956 Faye Young, WBL forward, New York Stars, New Jersey Stars 1956 Kaye Young, WBL forward, New York Stars, New Jersey Stars 1956 Nathan Lane, born in Jersey, New Jersey, actor, One of the Boys, Frankie and Johnnie 1955 Priscilla Barnes, Ft. Dix, New Jersey, actress, License to Kill, 3s Company 1955 Cora Ann Mahalick, New Jersey, news anchor, WNYW-TV 1955 Michael O'Keefe, born in New Jersey, actor, Caddyshack, Ironweed, Slugger's Wife 1955 Bruce Willis, born in Penna Grove, New Jersey, actor, Moonlighting, Die Hard 1955 Peter Fleming, New Jersey, tennis player, U.S. Open Doubles 1979, 81, 83 1954 Glenn Myernick, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. soccer coach, 1996 Olympics gold 1954 Ray Liotta, born in Newark, New Jersey, actor, Sacha-Casablanca, Goodfellas 1954 Carla Dunlap, Newark, New Jersey, bodybuilder, Pumping Iron 2 1954 Al Dimeola, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, rocker, guitarist, Latin jazz and Italian American jazz fusion 1954 John Kimmel, born in East Orange, New Jersey, John C. Kimmel, horse trainer, trained at University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, trained famous horses, Better Than Honour, Premium Tap, wins include Florida Derby, 2004, Pennsylvania Derby, 2007, among others 1954 54th U.S. Golf Open: Ed Furgol shoots a 284 at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey 1954 1st microbiology laboratory dedicated, New Brunswick, New Jersey 1954 Rick Cerone, Newark, New Jersey, catcher, Yankees/Red Sox/Mets/Expos 1954 Karen Anne Quinlan, born in New Jersey, famous comatose patient, right to die case 1954 John Travolta, born in Englewood, New Jersey, actor, Welcome Back Kotter, Pulp Fiction 1953 Greg Evigan, South Amboy, New Jersey, actor, BJ-BJ and the Bear, Melrose Place 1953 Rocky Marciano KOs Jersey Joe Walcott in 1 for heavywgt boxing title 1953 Debralee Scott, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, actress, Cathy-Mary Hartman, Angie 1953 Michael Bonagura, born in Newark, New Jersey, country singer, Baille and Boys-Oh Heart 1953 Jackie Zeman, born in Englewood, New Jersey, actress, Bobbie-General Hospital 1953 Chris Smith, born in Rahway, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1981 - 1952 Dennis Boutsikaris, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Batteries Not Included 1952 Alec John Such, born in Yonkers, New York, rocker, musician, former bassist for band Bon Jovi, managed local New Jersey bands and Heaven band in Chicago with James Young of Styx 1952 Rocky Marciano KOs Jersey Joe Walcott in 13 for hw boxing title 1952 Paul LeMat, Rahway, New Jersey, actor, Fuirehouse, Hanoi Hilton, PK and the Kid 1952 Joel Silver, South Orange, New Jersey, producer, Warriors, Xanadu, Die Hard 1952 Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for hw boxing title 1952 "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, New Jersey, middleweight boxing champ, 1982-83 1952 Darrow Igus, Newark, New Jersey, comedian, Fridays, Roll Out 1951 Frank Pallone, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1988 - 1993 and 1993 - 1951 Robert Wuhl, Union, New Jersey, actor, Bull Durham, Good Morning Vietnam 1951 Kathryn D Sullivan, Paterson, New Jersey, PhD/astronaut, STS-41-G, 28, 31, 45 1951 Bob Franks, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1993 - 2001 1951 Joe Pantoliano, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Finelli Boys, Fugitive 1951 Robert Torricelli, born in Paterson, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1983 - 2003 1951 Jersey Joe Walcott at 37 becomes oldest to win heavyweight champion 1951 Joe Piscopo, born in Passaic, New Jersey, comedian, SNL, Miller Lite commercials 1951 Liz Phillips, born in New Jersey, composer, sound artist, interactive artist, creates sound installations relating to live forms, has held exhibitions at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, collaborated with Merce Cunningham Dance Company 1951 Robert Hegyes, New Jersey, actor, Underground Aces, Welcome Back Kotter 1951 John Dittrich, born in Union, New Jersey, country singer, Restless Heart-Wheels 1951 Ezzard Charles beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for hw boxing title 1951 Kathy Baillie, Morristown, New Jersey, country vocalist, Baille Boys-Oh Heart 1950 Ed Harris, Tenafly, New Jersey, actor, Right Stuff, Swing Shift, Walker, Coma 1950 Little Steven, Van Zandt, Asbury Park, New Jersey, rocker, Born to Run 1950 Mike Hossack, Patterson, New Jersey, rock drummer, Doobie Brothers 1950 Mark Blum, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Worth Winning, Blind Date, Presidio 1950 Phototransistor invention announced, Murray Hill, New Jersey 1950 Rich Glover, born in Bayonne, New Jersey, athlete, American football player, played in the NFL's New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles 1949 Tom Verlaine, Miller, Mount Morris, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Television 1949 Ezzard Charles defeats Jersey Joe Walcott for heavyweight boxing title 1949 Arthur Lee Washington, Jr., Neptune, New Jersey, murderer, FBI Most Wanted 1949 Bruce Springsteen, born in Asbury, New Jersey, rock musician, 'Born in the USA' 1949 Gloria Gaynor, Newark, New Jersey, disco singer, I Will Survive 1949 Mark Shera, born in Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, SWAT, Barnaby Jones 1949 Ezzard Charles beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for hw boxing title 1949 Meryl Streep, born in New Jersey, actress, French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice 1949 Dennis Locorriere, Union City, New Jersey, rock guitarist, Dr. Hook 1949 Judith Light, Trenton, New Jersey, Angela-Who's the Boss, 1 Life to Live 1949 Christopher Durang, Montclair, New Jersey, playwright/actor, Sister Mary 1948 Southside Johnny Lyon, New Jersey, rocker, Asbury Jukes-Don't Want Go Home 1948 Charles "Claydes" Smith, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, guitarist, Kool and The Gang 1948 Joe Louis KOs Jersey Joe Walcott in 11 for heavyweight boxing title 1948 Walter Olkewicz, Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, Last Resort, Wizards and Warriors 1948 Katie Pierson, born in New Jersey, vocals/guitarist, B-52's-Rock Lobster, Love Shack 1948 Amy Robinson, born in Trenton, New Jersey, writer/actress, Mean Streets 1948 Donald Fagen, born in Passaic, New Jersey, rock vocalist/keyboardist, Steely Dan-Peg 1947 Tom Fuccello, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Dave-Dallas 1947 Vincent Baggetta, Paterson, New Jersey, actor, Lou-Chicago Story 1947 Joe Louis beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1947 1st permanent TV installed on seagoing vessel (New Jersey) 1947 George Lawrence James, New Jersey, 4X400m relayer, Gold Medal 1968 Olympics 1947 Lee Meredith, Judith Lee Sauls, River Edge, New Jersey, actress, Producers 1947 Harold Dow, Hackensack, New Jersey, news correspondent, CBS, 48 Hours 1947 Candy Moore, Maplewood, New Jersey, actress, Lunch Wagon, Tomboy and Champ 1947 Gerard Schwarz, born in Weehawken, New Jersey, trumpeter/conductor, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra 1947 Ronald J Freeman II, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 4x400m runner, Gold Medal 1968 Olympics 1947 Rubert Holmes, Tenafly, New Jersey, vocalist, Pina Colada song 1947 Rusty Hamer, Tenafly, New Jersey, actor, Rusty-Make Room for Daddy 1946 Harry Ray, Hackensack, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Ray, Goodman, Brown 1946 Eddie Brigati, Garfield, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Rascals 1946 Herbert Jefferson, Jr., born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Battlestar Galactica 1946 Jacqueline Courtney, New Jersey, actress, Another World, One Life to Live 1946 Lesley Gore, Tenafly, New Jersey, singer, It's My Party 1946 Wayne Gilchrest, born in Rahway, New Jersey, Representative-R-Maryland 1991 - 2009 1945 Bette Midler, Patterson, New Jersey, singer and actress, Do You Want to Dance? 1945 Nona Hendryx, Trenton, New Jersey, rocker, LaBelle-Lady Marmalade 1945 Frederica Von Stade, Somerville, New Jersey, mezzo-soprano, Die Zauberflote 1945 Linda Hunt, born in Morristown, New Jersey, actress, Bostonians, Eleni, Silverado 1944 Danny DeVito, Neptune, New Jersey, actor, Taxi, Ruthless People, Twins 1944 Nona Hendryx, Trenton, New Jersey, singer, LaBelle-Lady Marmalade 1944 Michael Douglas, born in New Jersey, actor, Coma, Wall St, Jewel of the Nile 1944 Tim Bogert, born in Ridgefield, New Jersey, musician, bass player, played rock, blues-rock, heavy metal, performed bass solos with Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice 1944 Dick Zimmer, born in Neward, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1991 - 1997 1944 Joanna Cassidy, Caskey, Haddonfield, New Jersey, actress, 240 Robert 1944 Dino Danelli, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, rock drummer, Fotomaker, Young Rascals 1944 Paul Gleason, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Breakfast CLub, Die Hard 1944 Peggy Santiglia McGannon, New Jersey, rocker, Angels 1944 Bus falls off bridge into Passaic River New Jersey, killing 16 1944 Danny DeVito, born in Neptune, New Jersey, actor, Louie-Taxi, Twins 1943 Marilyn McCoo, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, host/singer, Solid Gold, 5th Dimension 1943 Lola Falana, born in Camden, New Jersey, actress, Golden Boy 1943 Sarah Dash, Trenton, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Patti LaBelle and Bluebirds 1943 Al Ramsey, born in New Jersey, rocker, Gary Lewis and the Playboys-This Diamond Ring 1943 Richard Sterban, Camden, New Jersey, country singer, Oak Ridge Boys-Elvira 1943 Joe Pesci, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Half Nelson, Goodfellas 1943 Jim Saxton, born in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, Representative-R-New Jersey 1984 - 2009 1942 Tracey Walter, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Best of the West 1942 Phyllis "Jiggs" Allbut Meister, Orange, New Jersey, rocker, Angels 1942 Patricia McBride, Teaneck, New Jersey, ballerina, New York City Ballet Co 1942 Sandy Gilmour, Montclair, New Jersey, newscaster, Prime Time Sunday 1942 1st legal New Jersey horse race in 50 years; Garden State Park track opens 1942 Sandra Dee, Zuck, Bayonne, New Jersey, actress, Gidget, Imitation of Life 1942 Carol Bellamy, Planfield, New Jersey, City Council Pres-D-NYC, 1978-85 1941 Jim Courter, born in Montclair, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1979 - 1983 and 1983 - 1991 1941 Paul Simon, born in Newark, New Jersey, singer and actor, 'Kodachrome', '1 Trick Pony' 1941 Jack Jersey, de Nijs, Indonesian/Dutch singer/producer 1941 Shirley Owens Alston, Passaic, New Jersey, singer, Shirelles-Soldier Boy 1941 Robert C. Smith, born in Trenton, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Hampshire, 1985 - 1990, Senator-R-New Hampshire 1990- 2003 1941 WPAT radio in New Jersey begins broadcasting (country music format) 1941 Jim Colbert, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, PGA golfer, 1969 Monsanto Open 1941 Trish Van Devere, Patricia Dressel, born in Tenafly, New Jersey, actress, Changeling 1941 John Aprea, born in Englewood, New Jersey, actor, Lucas-Another World, Godfather 2 1941 WOR-AM in Newark New Jersey moves to New York City 1940 Dionne Warwick, born in East Orange, New Jersey, singer, Solid Gold, Way to San Jose 1940 Ellen Travolta, Englewood, New Jersey, actress, Grease, Charles in Charge 1940 Barbara Allbut, Orange, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Angels 1940 Brian DePalma, born in Newark, New Jersey, film director, Body Double, Dressed to Kill 1940 Doris Kenner, Passaic, New Jersey, singer, Shirelles-Soldier Boy 1940 Joey Dee, born in Passaic, New Jersey, singer, Hey Let's Twist, 2 Tickets to Paris 1940 Nancy Sinatra, born in Jersey City, singer, Boots are Made for Walkin' 1940 David Ackroyd, Orange, New Jersey, actor, I Come in Peace, Memories of Me 1940 Ricky Nelson, New Jersey, rock star, Hello Mary Lou, It's Late, Garden Party 1940 Barney Frank, born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Representative-D-Massachusetts 1981 - 1940 Addie "Micki" Harris, Passaic, New Jersey, singer, Shirelles-Soldier Boy 1940 WPG-AM in Atlantic City New Jersey consolidates with WBIL and WOV as "new" WOV 1940 Frank Langella, Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, Dracula, Diary of a Mad Housewife 1939 John Amos, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Good Times, Coming to America 1939 Cindy Birdsong, Camden, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Labelle-Rainbow, Supremes 1939 Allen Garfield, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Candidate, Beverly Hills Cop II 1939 Lola Falana, born in Camden, New Jersey, singer, Liberation of LB Jones 1939 37.6 cm rainfall at Tuckerton, New Jersey (state record) 1939 Larry Laoretti, born in Mahopac, New Jersey, PGA golfer, U.S. Seniors Open 1992 1939 Michael J Pollard, Passaic, New Jersey, actor, Bonny and Clyde, Roxanne 1939 Ken Blanchard, born in Orange, New Jersey, author, professional speaker, management expert, co-wrote, 'The One Minute Manager' with Spencer Johnson, sold over 13 million copies in 37 languages, wrote more than 30 successful books 1939 Jim Bouton, born in Newark, New Jersey, pitcher, New York Yankees, author of Ball Four 1938 Rosalind Cash, Atlantic City, New Jersey, actress, Omega Man, Wrong is Right 1938 John Harris Harbison, Orange, New Jersey, composer 1938 Connie Francis, born in Newark, New Jersey, singer and actress, Where the Boys Are 1938 1st animal breeding society forms in New Jersey 1938 Lenny Welch, Asbury Park, New Jersey, Breaking up is Hard to Do 1938 Millie Perkins, Passaic, New Jersey, actress, Jane-Knots Landings 1938 Lovelace Watkins, born in New Jersey, nicknamed, 'The Black Sinatra', singer, considered the greatest male soul singer of his time 1937 Don Sebesky, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, orchestra leader, Jimmy Dean Show 1937 Loretta Swit, Passaic, New Jersey, actress, Hotlips Houlihan-M*A*S*H 1937 Vincent J Naimoli, Paterson, New Jersey, owner for the San Francisco Giants 1937 James Florio, born in Brooklyn, New York, Representative-D-New Jersey 1975 - 1990, Governor-D-New Jersey,1990 - 1994 1937 Dirigible Hindenburg explodes in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey (36 die) 1937 Frankie Valli, Castelluccio, Newark, New Jersey, singer, Four Seasons-Sherry 1937 Jack Nicholson, born in New Jersey, actor, One Flew Over Cuckoo's Nest, Shining 1937 Lou Holtz, U.S., football coach, New Jersey Jets 1936 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) at Runyon, New Jersey (state record 1936 Bill Zeliff, born in East Orange, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Hampshire 1991 - 1997 1936 40th U.S. Golf Open: Tony Manero shoots a 282 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1936 Aviation gasoline 1st produced commercially Paulsboro, New Jersey 1936 Antonin Scalia, born in Trenton, New Jersey, 105th Supreme Court Justice, 1986- 1936 Sue Ane Langdon, born in Paterson, New Jersey, actress, Bachelor Father, Arnie 1935 Dean A. Gallo, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1985 - 1994 1935 Roy Scheider, born in New Jersey, American actor, played Martin Brody in 'Jaws' 1935 Russell Luis Schweickart, Neptune, New Jersey, astronaut, Apollo 9 1935 Nick Massi, Newark, New Jersey, rocker, 4 Seasons-Sherry 1935 Gail Fisher, Orange, New Jersey, actress, Peggy-Mannix 1935 Geoffrey Lewis, Plainsfield, New Jersey, actor, Earl-Flo, Gun Shy 1935 Tommy Devito, born in Montclair, New Jersey, rock vocalist, Four Seasons-Sherry 1935 Phyllis Newman, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actress, Coming of Age, TW3 1935 "Amazing" Kreskin, Montclair, New Jersey, mentalist/telepath 1934 Ron Carey, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Barney Miller, Montefuscos, High Anxiety 1934 Milton Gray Campbell, Plainfield, New Jersey, decathelete 1956 Olympics gold 1934 Luxury passenger ship Morro Castle for New Jersey catches fire, 133 die 1934 Norman Schwarzkopf, born in Trenton, New Jersey, nicknamed, Stormin' Norman, The Bear, Commander, Coalition Forces in the Gulf War, 1991, retired U.S. Army General 1934 Donald M. Payne, born in Newark, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1989 - 1934 Elizabeth Allen, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actress, Laura-Bracken's World 1933 Milt Campbell, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, hurdler and decathlete, Gold Medal 1956 Olympics 1933 Flip Wilson, Clerow, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, comedian, Flip Wilson Show 1933 Paul B Price, Cataret, New Jersey, actor, Busting Loose 1933 Robert Blake, Nutley, New Jersey, Baretta, Little Rascals, Coast to Coast 1933 1st drive-in theater opens, Camden, New Jersey 1933 WNJ-AM in Newark New Jersey goes off the air 1933 U.S. Dirigible Akron crashes off coast of New Jersey, 73 die 1932 William J. Hughes, born in Salem, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1975 - 1995 1932 Sammy Turner, Paterson, New Jersey, vocalist, Lavender Blue 1932 Sammy Turner, Patterson, New Jersey, singer, Lavender Blue Moods 1932 Body of kidnapped son of Charles Lindbergh is found in Hopewell, New Jersey 1932 Mae Heriwentha Faggs Starr, born in New Jersey, 4x100m runner 1952 Olympics gold 1932 Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (20 months), kidnapped in New Jersey 1931 Bob Crewe, born in Newark, New Jersey, American songwriter, singer, co-wrote with Bob Gaudio, Top 10 singles for The Four Seasons, recorded with Bobby Darin, Roberta Flack, Patti LaBelle 1931 George Washington Bridge connecting New York to New Jersey opens 1931 Matthew John Rinaldo, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1973 - 1993 1931 Donald James Martino, Plainfield, New Jersey, composer, Noturnno-Pulitzer 1974 1931 Golf ball size hail falls in Burlington, New Jersey 1930 Philip Bosco, Jersey City, actor, Trading Places 1930 Ron de Lugo, born in Englewood, New Jersey, Representative-D-Virgin Islands, 1973 - 1979, 1981 - 1995 1930 Jacqueline Brookes, Montclair, New Jersey, actress, Jack and Mike, Another World 1930 Herbert C. Klein, born in Newark, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1993 - 1995 1930 Edward V "Ned" Regan, Planfield, New Jersey, Controller-R-NY, 1978- 1930 Buzz Aldrin, born in Montclair, New Jersey, USAF/astronaut, Gem 12, Ap 11 1930 Richard Hayes, Passaic, New Jersey, singer/emcee, Name That Tune 1929 Dory Previn, Rahway, New Jersey, pop singer, Love Be My Cover 1929 Meredith C Gourdine, Newark, New Jersey, long jumper 1952 Olympics silver 1929 Marge Roukema, born in Newark, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1981 - 2003 1929 Dick Totten Button, born in Englewood, New Jersey, figure skater, Olympics gold 48, 52 1929 Elaine Stewart, Montclair, New Jersey, actress, Take the High Ground 1929 John S Ragin, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Dr. Astin-Quincy ME 1928 William Campbell, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Jerry-Cannonball, Luke-Dynasty 1928 Carol Henry, born in Newark, New Jersey, choreographer, Garry Moore Show 1928 Tony Williams, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, singer, Platters-Only You, Harbor Lights 1927 NY-New Jersey Holland Tunnel, 1st twin-tube underwater auto tunnel, opens 1927 1st underwater tunnel, Holland Tunnel connecting New York to New Jersey opens 1927 James J. Howard, born in Irvington, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1965 - 1988 1927 John Fairchild, born in Newark, New Jersey, CEO, Fairchild publishing 1926 Richard Anderson, born in Long Beach, New Jersey, actor, Oscar Goldman-6 Million $ Man 1926 Lake Denmark, New Jersey arsenal explodes, kills 21, $75m damage 1926 Allen Ginsberg, born in Newark, New Jersey, beat poet, Howl 1926 James Hillman, born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, psychologist, credited with developing archetypal psychology 1926 Peter Crill, Bailiff of Jersey 1926 Carolyn Gold Heilbrun, born in East Orange, New Jersey, author and feminist, 'In the Last Analysis' and 'Writing a Woman's Life' 1925 Marvin Davis, Newark, New Jersey, CEO, Davis Oil Company 1925 Phil Carey, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, actor, Asa Buchanan-One Life to Live 1925 Joshua Lederberg, born in New Jersey, microbiologist, Nobel Prize winner, focused on genetics 1925 Roscoe Lee Browne, Woodbury, New Jersey, actor, McCoy, Saunders-Soap 1925 Lee Van Cleef, New Jersey, actor, For a Few Dollars More, Escape from New York 1924 Charles Quinlivan, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, 7 Guns to Mesa 1924 Howard Roberts, born in Burlington, New Jersey, choral director, Leslie Uggams Show 1924 Eva Marie Saint, born in Newark, New Jersey, actress, On the Waterfront 1924 Arthur Frackenpohl, born in Irving, New Jersey, composer, Natural Superiority of Music 1924 Eva Marie Saint, born in Newark, New Jersey, actress, Sandpiper, Loving, Exodus 1924 Sarah .L Vaughan, born in Newark, New Jersey, jazz scat singer, Broken Hearted Melody 1924 Robert A. Roe, born in Wayne, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1969 - 1993 1924 Mary Catherine Small Long, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, Representative-D-Louisiana, 1985 - 1987 1924 Frank Lautenberg, born in Paterson, New Jersey, Senator-D-New Jersey 1982 - 2001 and 2003 - 1924 Telly Savalas, Garden City, New Jersey, actor, Acapulco, Kojak 1923 Jimmy Lydon, Harrington Pk, New Jersey, actor, Richard-Love That Jill 1923 Michael V. Gazzo, born in Hillside, New Jersey, actor, Cookie, Fear City 1923 Mort Lindsey, born in Newark, New Jersey, orchestra leader, Merv Griffin Show 1923 Wally Schirra, born in New Jersey, astronaut, flew in Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, America's first three space programs 1923 Norman Mailer, born in New Jersey, American novelist, poet, playwright, film director, wrote 40 books and 11 novels 1922 Charita Bauer, Newark, New Jersey, actress, Guiding Light, Aldrich Family 1922 Alan Scott, Haddonfield, New Jersey, TV host/songwriter, Spin the Picture 1922 Joan Caulfield, East Orange, New Jersey, actress, Liz-My Favorite Husband 1922 Herman Kahn, New Jersey, writer, Thinking About the Unthinkable 1921 Vivian Blaine, Newark, New Jersey, actress, Guys and Dolls, Skirts Ahoy 1921 Brian Keith, Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, Bill-Family Affair, Loneliest Runner 1921 WJZ, Newark New Jersey begins broadcasting 1921 Barbara F. Vucanovich, born in Camp Dix, New Jersey, Representative-R-Nevada 1983 - 1997 1921 Nelson Riddle, Oradell, New Jersey, musical conductor, Batman, Frank Sinatra 1921 Patsy Garrett, Atlantic City, New Jersey, actress, Nanny and the Professor 1921 25th Boston Marathon won by Frank Zuna of New Jersey in 2:18:57.6 1921 Gordon MacRae, born in East Orange, New Jersey, singer and actor, Oklahoma, Carousel 1921 Bernard J. Dwyer, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1981 - 1993 1920 Construction begins on Holland Tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York City 1920 Jack Warden, Newark, New Jersey, actor, NYPD, Crazy Like a Fox, Norby 1920 Charles White, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, actor, Airpot 95, Serpico 1920 Keith Andes, born in Ocean City, New Jersey, actor, Farmer's Daughter, Away All Boats 1920 Yolande Donlan, born in New Jersey, actress, Jigsaw, Expresso Bongo, Penny Princess 1920 Arthur Franz, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, actor, Invaders From Mars, Young Lions 1920 Bibi Osterwald, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, actress, Bridget Loves Bernie 1919 Harrison A. Williams, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Senator-D-New Jersey 1959 - 1982 1919 Johnny Bradford, born in Long Branch, New Jersey, actor, Ransom Sherman Show 1919 Frank Ereaut, Balliff of Jersey 1919 Ernie Kovacs, born in Trenton, New Jersey, comedian, Ernie Kovacs' Show 1918 George Rochberg, Paterson, New Jersey, composer, Concord Quartet 1918 Tony Mottola, born in Kearney, New Jersey, guitarist/host, Melody Street 1918 John Forsythe, born in New Jersey, actor, Bachelor Father, Charlie's Angels, Dynasty 1917 Lawrence Jacob, Atlantic City, New Jersey, artist, Sanitarium 1917 Mel Ferrer, born in New Jersey, actor in television, film and theater, film director and film producer 1917 Dennis James, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, wrestling announcer/TV host, PDQ 1917 Bill Finegan, born in Newark, New Jersey, Sauter-Finegan Band, Sat Night Revue 1917 Lou Monte, born in New Jersey, singer, Peppino the Italian Mouse 1917 Walter Hendl, West New York, New Jersey, conductor 1916 Sherwood Schwartz, Passaic, New Jersey, TV creator, Brady Bunch, Gilligan Is 1916 Liam Dunn, New Jersey, actor, Koska and his Family 1916 German saboteurs blow up a munitions plant on Black Tom Island, New Jersey 1916 1st of 3 fatal shark attacks occurred near New Jersey shore (4 die) 1916 Sterling Hayden, born in New Jersey, actor, Dr. Strangelove, Asphalt Jungle, Cobra 1915 Dorothy Kirsten, Montclair, New Jersey, soprano, Time to Sing, Chevy Show 1915 21st U.S. Golf Open: John Travers shoots a 297 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1915 George Perle, Bayonne, New Jersey, composer, 12 Tone Tonality 1915 Richard H. Rovere, Jersey City, journalist, Goldwater Caper 1914 Norman Lloyd, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Auschlander-St. Elsewhere 1914 John Reed King, Atlantic City, New Jersey, TV host, Why?, Let's See 1914 Robert J. Morris, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, lawyer, served New York State Assembly committee investigating Communist activities, credited for efforts attributed to Senator Joseph McCarthy 1914 Ruth White, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, actress, Up the Down Staircase 1914 Jersey Joe Walcott, heavyweight boxing champ, 1951-52 1913 George Smathers, born in New Jersey, American lawyer, politician, U.S. Senator from Florida 1913 Tutti Camarata, Glen Ridge, New Jersey, orchestra leader, Vic Damone Show 1912 Natalie Schaeffer, Rumson, New Jersey, actress, Lovey Howell-Gilligan's Island 1912 Jane Wyatt, Campgaw, New Jersey, actress, Father Knows Best, Star Trek 1911 Ticker Freeman, Paterson, New Jersey, pianist, Dinah Shore Show 1911 1st U.S. group insurance policy written, Passaic, New Jersey 1911 Remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK 1911 Harry Simeone, Newark, New Jersey, choral director, Kate Smith Show 1910 Dick Kollmar, Rigewood, New Jersey, actor, Broadway Spotlight, Guess What 1910 Sally O'Neil, Bayonne, New Jersey, actress, Beggar's Holiday, Moth 1910 Dick Foran, born in Flemington, New Jersey, actor, OK Crackerby 1910 Richard Conte, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, 4 Just Men, Tony Rome, Hotel 1910 Tony "Two-Ton" Galento, born in Orange, New Jersey, boxer/actor, On the Waterfront 1910 Joan Sterndale Bennett, born in New Jersey, actress, Elizabeth-Dark Shadows 1910 Joan Bennett, Palasades, New Jersey, actress, Little Women, Disraeli 1910 Millicent Fenwick, Representative-R-New Jersey 1975 - 1982, Doonesbury 1910 9th earl of Jersey, English large landowner/art collector 1909 Phil Arnold, New Jersey, actor, Errand Boy, Stud Lonigan, Damn Yankees 1909 15th U.S. Golf Open: George Sargent shoots a 290 at Englewood Golf Club New Jersey 1909 Peter W. Rodino, born in Newark, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1949 - 1989, chaired Watergate council 1908 Albert P. Morano, born in Paterson, New Jersey, Representative-R-Connecticut, 1951 - 1959 1906 Betty Bronson, Trenton, New Jersey, actress, Evel Knievel, One Stolen Night 1906 Alfred Whitney Griswold, born in Morristown, New Jersey, American historian and educator, President of Yale 1951 - 1963 1906 Kathryn Murray, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, dancer, Arthur Murray Dance Party 1906 Ozzie Nelson, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 1906 Lou Costello, born in Paterson, New Jersey, comedian and actor, Abbott and Costello 1905 Lila Lee, Union City, New Jersey, actress, Midnight Girl, Blood and Sand 1905 Louis Jean Heydt, born in Montclair, New Jersey, actor, Joe-Waterfront 1904 [William] Count Basie, Red Bank, New Jersey, jazz musician, Blazing Saddles 1904 Theodore Newton, New Jersey, actor, Ace of Aces, Voltaire 1904 National Tuberculosis Association organized, Atlantic City, New Jersey 1904 Clifford P. Case, born in Franklin Park, New Jersey, Senator-R-New Jersey 1955 - 1979, Representative-R-New Jersey 1945 - 1953 1904 -34 degrees F (-36.7 degrees C), River Vale, New Jersey (state record) 1903 Italo Marcioni patents ice cream cone in New Jersey 1903 Alan Bunce, born in Westfield, New Jersey, actor, Albert-Ethel and Albert 1903 9th U.S. Golf Open: Willie Anderson shoots a 307 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1902 Paul Guilfoyle, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor and director, Curiosity Kills 1901 Juanita Hall, Keyport, New Jersey, actress, Captain Billy 1901 Al Ritz, Joaquim, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum 1900 Helen Gahagan, born in Boonton, New Jersey, Representative-D-California 1945 - 1951, Nixon's 1st opponent 1900 Preston Foster, Ocean City, New Jersey, actor, Waterfront, Gunslinger 1900 George Antheil, Trenton, New Jersey, composer, Airplane Sonata 1898 1st amusement pier opens in Atlantic City, New Jersey 1897 Anna Luther, born in New Jersey, silent screen actress, Sinners in Silk 1897 William Frank Powell, New Jersey educator, named minister to Haiti 1896 Harold Hoffman, South Amboy, New Jersey, Gov-NJ 1895 Bud Abbott, Asbury Pk, New Jersey, comedian, Abbott and Costello 1893 Dorothy Parker, New Jersey, short story writer, 1958 Marjorie Peabody Award 1893 Edward J. Hart, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Representative-D-New Jersey 1935 - 1955, 1st chairman of Committee on Un-American Activities 1892 Thomas Mitchell, born in New Jersey, academy award winning actor, Outlaw, Adventures 1892 Walt Whitman, poet, dies in Camden, New Jersey at 72 1891 Henry O'Neill, Orange, New Jersey, actor, Lady Killer, Nothing But Trouble 1891 Nell Craig, born in New Jersey, actress, Calling Dr. Kildare, Queen of Sheba 1891 Victor Kilian, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Gentleman's Agreement 1891 Chester Clute, New Jersey, actor, Niagra Falls 1890 James Barton, New Jersey, Broadway actor, Tobacco Road, Iceman Cometh 1887 Alexander Woollcott, New Jersey, short story writer, Man Who Came to Dinner 1886 Van Wyck Brooks, New Jersey, literary historian and writer, Ordeal of Mark Twain 1884 Jimmy Conlin, Camden, New Jersey, actor, Sin of Harold Diddlebock 1883 1st state labor union legislation; New Jersey legalizes unions 1882 Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association organized in Princeton New Jersey 1878 Taylor Holmes, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Tobor the Great, Beware My Lovely 1877 Ruth St. Denis, Newark, New Jersey, ballerina, Dances of the 5 Senses 1876 Ernest Schelling, Belvidere, New Jersey, composer and conductor, Victory Ball 1876 Alfred L. Kroeber, Hoboken, New Jersey, author, Anthropologist looks at History 1876 Victor Moore, Hammonton, New Jersey, comedian, Ziegfeld Follies, 7 Year Itch 1874 27th Postmaster General: James W. Marshall of New Jersey takes office 1871 Florence Scovel Shinn, born in New Jersey, artist, book illustrator, metaphysical writer, wrote, 'The Game of Life and how to Play it", 1925, writings follow thought principles of Emma Curtis Hopkins, Myrtle Fillmore, Phineas Quimby, Charles Fillmore 1871 Seymour Hicks, St. Helier Jersey, actor-manager, Scrooge 1870 1st black to vote in U.S. (Thomas P Mundy of Perth Amboy New Jersey) 1866 William "Sliding Billy" Hamilton, New Jersey, hall of fame baseball player 1854 "New Era" sinks off New Jersey coast with loss of 300 1853 Lillie Langtry, Jersey Lily, vaudevillian actress, Lillie 1837 Grover Cleveland, born in New Jersey, 22nd/24th President, 1885-89, 93-97 1834 1st U.S. interstate crime compact (New York - New Jersey) ratified 1815 New Jersey issues 1st U.S. railroad charter (John Stevens) 1804 New Jersey becomes last northern state to abolish slavery 1789 New Jersey is 1st state to ratify Bill of Rights 1787 New Jersey becomes 3rd state to ratify constitution 1781 Battle of Jersey (Island in UK) 1778 Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey (General Washington beats Clinton) 1776 George Washington's retreating army crosses Delaware River from New Jersey 1772 New Jersey passes bill requiring a license to practice medicine 1758 New Jersey Legislature forms 1st Indian reservation 1756 Aaron Burr, Newark, New Jersey, D-R, 3rd U.S. Vice President, 1801-05, dueler 1753 Oliver Cromwell, Burlington, New Jersey, black who served with Washington 1739 Caspar Wistar begins glass manufacturing in Allowaystown, New Jersey 1673 Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers 1664 New Jersey established 1664 New Jersey becomes a British colony |
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