On this Day June 16th in History -The first roller coaster in America opens

in history •  6 years ago 

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On this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a switchback railway, it was the brainchild of LaMarcus Thompson, traveled approximately six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride.

To know more about it click the below link

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

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