Tag Archives: New Jersey

January 4, 1884

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Joel Byers

On January 4, 1884 the last sighting of an eastern cougar was made in Ontario, Canadia. The next sighting would not be made until May 16, 1983, when Mrs. Sofia Dellarucci’s divorce was finalized and she started going to the Gold’s Gym in Paterson, New Jersey. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites … Continue reading →

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September 26, 1772

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 26, 1772, the colony of New Jersey passed the first law in the Americas to license medical practitioners. Except those who did not charge for their services or those who only bled people to reduce the amount of hot or poisonous blood in their system or people who only pulled teeth. But if … Continue reading →

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August 20, 1923

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Joel Byers

On August 20, 1923, the “Shenandoah”, the first American dirigible was launched. It went airborne at its mooring in Lakehurst, NJ. The “Shenandoah” was cautioned about flying over Washington, DC when the Senate was is session as the large and copious amounts of hot air could force the airship high up in the atmosphere and … Continue reading →

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June 6, 1933

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1933 in Camden, NJ the first drive-in movie theater opened. Nine months later the first drive-in babies were born.

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February 18, 1979

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1979 snow fell in the Sahara. The snowstorm took place in Southern Algeria and lasted for only 30 minutes. The was the first time in recorded history that snow had fallen in the Sahara. It should also be noted that Sheila McCarthy of Lakewood, New Jersey finally went all … Continue reading →

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June 13, 1932

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1932, the first American nudist colony was founded in Baskin Ridge, NJ. Badminton, sunbathing, and no-hands donut carrying were encouraged.

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January 29, 1929

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1929 the Seeing Eye Dog Organization formed in Morristown, NJ with the sole purpose of helping blind and sight-impaired people to regain much of their independence with the help of trained dogs. Both dogs and their handlers would undergo intensive training to utilize the most benefit from their partnership. … Continue reading →

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January 3, 1947

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1947, Al Herrin of Trento, NJ passed away at age 92. He claimed that he had not slept during his entire life. When he was asked about all those times he’d closed his eyes and loud, rattling noises that resembled snoring had come from his mouth, he explained that … Continue reading →

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November 7, 1973

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1973, the state of New Jersey became the first in the United States to allow girls to play on Little League baseball teams. The Little League Associations of New York and Pennsylvania put out press releases the next day stating how this development was not a surprise, considering by … Continue reading →

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September 25, 1974

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1974 Scientists warn the general public for the first time about the dangers of aerosol spray to the ozone layer surrounding the earth. They stated that the continued use of aerosol sprays will cause ozone depletion and will lead to an increased risk of skin cancers and global weather … Continue reading →

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