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Today In SCV History: June 29, 1978 - Colossus Opens At Magic Mountain (VIDEO)
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Today In SCV History: June 29, 1978
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Date: 06/29/2026 12:51pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: Colossus Opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain on June 29, 1978**
On June 29, 1978, Six Flags Magic Mountain debuted Colossus, a record-breaking twin-track wooden roller coaster that quickly became one of the park’s most famous attractions despite early mechanical issues and later modifications. After operating for 36 years, the ride closed in 2014 and was transformed into Twisted Colossus, a hybrid steel-and-wood coaster that opened in 2015 and continues to anchor the park’s lineup of thrill rides.
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Date: 06/29/2026 12:51pm
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History: Colossus Opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain on June 29, 1978**
On June 29, 1978, Six Flags Magic Mountain debuted Colossus, a record-breaking twin-track wooden roller coaster that quickly became one of the park’s most famous attractions despite early mechanical issues and later modifications. After operating for 36 years, the ride closed in 2014 and was transformed into Twisted Colossus, a hybrid steel-and-wood coaster that opened in 2015 and continues to anchor the park’s lineup of thrill rides.
Read article here »