We track some big events in history on this day. Watch the video to find out more. On this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opened 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. In late 1902 the Pepsi-cola company was formed due to rising popularity. as business began to grow, due to large demnds on June 16tH 1903, Pepsi-cola became a trade mark. As India was struggling for its freedom, on this day in the year 1946, Indian leaders were invited to london to form an interim Govt. Although until August 1947 British India remained under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom, the interim government proceeded to establish diplomatic relations with other countries, including the United States