1912 // The first underfriction rollercoaster was constructed by John Miller, which then lead to the spread of rollercoasters all over the world.
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1959 // The first appearance of the Matterhorn Bobsled was demonstrated in the Disneyland theme park, which was the first rollercoaster to use tublar steel track.This track can be bent in any direction, which allowed designers to incorporate loops, corkscrews, and many other maneuvers into their designs.
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Currently, new designs and technologies are pushing the limits of what can be experienced on the newest coasters. Flying coasters like Tatsu and electromagnetically-launched coasters like Maverick are examples of the latest generation of technologically advanced coasters.