A few days ago, I shared some really unique vintage photos from the past century. Today, I’ll be covering some of the best things that have happened in New Jersey throughout the past 50 years. Many of you may remember these events! Which stand out most in your mind?
- The Glassboro Summit Conference - 1967.
Wikipedia/White House Press Office In the middle of the Cold War, from June 23 to June 25, 1967, president Lyndon Johnson met with Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey. The meeting helped improve the relationship between the Soviet Union and the US.
- Princeton University admits its first female graduates - 1968.
Flickr/Kah-Wai Lin Though the Ivy League institution was founded in 1746, it took over 200 years for the school to allow female graduates.
- Rutgers becomes coeducational - 1972.
Flickr/Rodrigo Bernal I can’t believe this was just 43 years ago!
- The Stone Pony first opened - 1974.
Facebook/TheStonePony Known around the world, this concert venue has hosted numerous rock legends and helped kick start many careers. Have you been to any concerts here? You may have seen Bruce, Bon Jovi, or Joan Jett?
- Gambling was legalized in Atlantic City - 1978.
Facebook/JasonMrachina Depending on who you ask, this was a great thing, or a terrrrible thing.
- The Pinelands Preservation Act was passed - 1979.
Flickr/Jason Howell Ensuring that this stunning natural environment would be enjoyed by generations of New Jersey residents!
- Bruce Springsteen opened the 20,000-seat Brendan Byrne Arena - 1981.
Flickr/Peter Dutton Were any of you there? In 1996 it became the Continental Airlines Arena and is now known as the Izod Center.
- Toms River East wins the Little League World Championships - 1998.
Flickr/Steve Allen And New Jersey residents were so proud! Todd Frazier, a star player, went on to play for the Cincinnati Reds and became a Home Run Derby champion.
What do you think was the best thing that happened in New Jersey during the last 50 years? Did your go-to restaurant open? Did your favorite sports team win? Let me know in the comments!
Wikipedia/White House Press Office
In the middle of the Cold War, from June 23 to June 25, 1967, president Lyndon Johnson met with Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey. The meeting helped improve the relationship between the Soviet Union and the US.
Flickr/Kah-Wai Lin
Though the Ivy League institution was founded in 1746, it took over 200 years for the school to allow female graduates.
Flickr/Rodrigo Bernal
I can’t believe this was just 43 years ago!
Facebook/TheStonePony
Known around the world, this concert venue has hosted numerous rock legends and helped kick start many careers. Have you been to any concerts here? You may have seen Bruce, Bon Jovi, or Joan Jett?
Facebook/JasonMrachina
Depending on who you ask, this was a great thing, or a terrrrible thing.
Flickr/Jason Howell
Ensuring that this stunning natural environment would be enjoyed by generations of New Jersey residents!
Flickr/Peter Dutton
Were any of you there? In 1996 it became the Continental Airlines Arena and is now known as the Izod Center.
Flickr/Steve Allen
And New Jersey residents were so proud! Todd Frazier, a star player, went on to play for the Cincinnati Reds and became a Home Run Derby champion.
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