May 7th Events

Auctions, Pop Ups and Marketplaces See All

Netflix Bites MGM Grand Las Vegas
Pop Ups and Vendor Markets | Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026
United States > Nevada > Las Vegas > > 89109

Contests and Giveaways See All

Enter the My Nintendo Universal Epic Universe Super Nintendo World Sweepstakes
Gaming Contests | Mar 4 - Jun 30, 2025
United States > Florida > Orlando > > 32819

Conventions, Live Shows and Fairs See All

Shock Stock
Horror Conventions | May 7 - May 11, 2025
Canada > Ontario > London > > N6E 1W1
Universal Fan Fest Nights
Experiences | Apr 25 - May 18, 2025
United States > California > Los Angeles > > 91608

Firsts, Starts and Openings See All

Universal Fan Fest Nights
Experiences | Apr 25 - May 18, 2025
United States > California > Los Angeles > > 91608

Fundraisers See All

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Social and Cultural Events See All

National Photography Month
Social and Cultural Events | May 1 - May 31
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Social and Cultural Events | May 1 - May 31

May 7th In History

Firsts, Starts and Openings See All

Founders Day
Television/Streaming Premiere | May 7, 2024

Interviews See All

Narratives See All

Dylan Gelula
Birthdays | May 7, 1994
Alexander Ludwig
Birthdays | May 7, 1992

Product Releases See All

Show and Movie Releases See All

Haunted Homies Podcast Show Live Tour
Podcast Episode Premieres | May 4 - May 8, 2023
United States > California > Ontario > > 91764

Kingda Ka Roller Coaster Opens at Six Flags Great Adventure | May 21, 2005

Kingda Ka Roller Coaster Opens at Six Flags Great Adventure

Launches and Openings | May 21, 2005

Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari

United States > New Jersey > Jackson > > 08527

Intamin, Six Flags Corporation

The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure officially opened to the general public on May 21, 2005, after a soft opening two days prior. Kingda Ka was the tallest and fastest roller coaster on earth. It was manufactured by the company Intamin at a cost of approximately $25 million, working from an original design by Werner Stengel.

According to the now-merged Six Flags and Cedar Fair company, the Kingda Ka roller coaster closure makes way for a new ride scheduled to open during the summer 2026 season.