History Schmistory: November 30. Jersey Shake.
Sunday, November 30, 2025 in History, History Schmistory, Learn!
1783: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes New Jersey, the largest in the state’s history. Citizens threaten to punch the earth in the face.
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