The Six Flags chain originated in 1957 with the creation of The Great Southwest Corporation by Angus G. Wynne and other investors. Construction of Six Flags Over Texas started in 1960, and the park was opened the next year for a short (45-day) season. The first park initially featured a Native American village, a gondola ride, a railroad, some Wild West shows, a stagecoach ride, and Skull Island, a pirate-themed adventure attraction.
John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) had one of the more unusual and, arguably, dangerous pets: an alligator that had been gifted to him by the Marquis de Lafayette.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939). Carter, Jimmy Carter, James Earl Carter, James Earl Carter Jr., President Carter (noun). 39th President of the United States (1924-).