On the 15th June 1215, Magna Carta – one of the most famous documents in the world – was approved by King John when he added his seal to it in a field at Runnymede... Read More
On This Day In History
16th June 1884: The Switchback Railway, America’s first purpose-built roller coaster, opened at Coney Island in New York City
Having opened on 16 June 1884, passengers paid 5 cents to ride the Switchback Railways and achieved speeds of up to 6 miles per hour.
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