Roller skates were first invented in 1743
Then in 1760 John Merlin crashed a masquerade party with roller skates, a mask, and a violin. Then he broke a mirror and also developed severe injuries.
Then as “Painter and the Winter Pleasures” a play with roller skates that became pretty widely known. French inventor M. Petitbled tried to patent a 3 wheel version 1819
Then James Plimpton created 4 wheeled roller skates in 1863.
Then James Plimpton also opened up the first roller rink in rhode island in 1866.
Then all thought the times more roller rinks were built