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Roller coaster

The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...

Timeline of Events

1885

1.20.1885

L.A. Thompson patents the roller coaster.

1989

5.6.1989

Cedar Point opens Magnum XL-200, the first roller coaster to break the 200 ft height barrier, therefore spawning what is considered to be the "coaster wars".

2005

5.21.2005

The fastest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure.