June 6, 1933: Today marks anniversary of New Jersey’s first drive-in movie theater opening

Today marks the anniversary when the first ever drive-in movie theater opened in Camden.

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Today marks the anniversary when the first ever drive-in movie theater opened in Camden.

GUIDE: Drive-in and outdoor movie events around New Jersey

It happened back on June 6, 1933, and it wasn't too long after that that drive-ins became a huge hit across the country.

Only one permanent theater remains today in New Jersey -- the Delsea Drive-In Theatre in Vineland.