Daily Facts about New Jersey

1937

The Lincoln Tunnel, a major transportation link between Manhattan, New York, and Weehawken, New Jersey, is officially opened for traffic.

1927

The Holland Tunnel, connecting New York City and New Jersey, opens to vehicular traffic.

1927

The Holland Tunnel, the first underwater vehicular tunnel, opens to connect New York City and New Jersey.

1789

New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.