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On this day: Blondin Crossed Niagara Gorge on a Tightrope
On June 30, 1859, The Great Charles Blondin became the first person to cross the Niagara Gorge on a tightrope. While it is often assumed that he crossed over the falls themselves, he in fact crossed near the site of…
On this day: The Coney Island Cyclone Opened
Remain seated and keep your hands inside at all times … On June 26, 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone wooden roller coaster opened to a public that had recently developed a passion for thrill rides. Fully restored in the 1970s,…
On this day: Roy O. Disney was Born
On June 24, 1893, Roy O. Disney was born. While Walt Disney was the creative partner, Roy looked after the business side of things, helping grow the company into the giant entertainment industry that it is today. After Walt's death…
On this day: Pinball was Banned in Atlanta
June 19, 1939 was a dark, dark day in the city of Atlanta. The city council voted to outlaw … pinball. Seen as "encouraging moral degeneration amongst children", the machines and their "electrical click-click" fell silent a short time later,…
On this day: The Baseball Hall of Fame Opened
On June 12, 1939, the Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown, NY. The attraction - originally developed as a ruse by a local hotel owner to attract tourists - was boosted by a myth that the game was invented…
On this day: Construction Started on Fort Hamilton
On June 11, 1825, the cornerstone was laid for Fort Hamilton in New York City. Although a site of military significance since 1776, the War of 1812 spurred the construction of defensive forts along the coast. Today it is the…
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