The History of Skateboarding

By chloefro
  • 1950's

    1950's

    Skateboarding invented in California
  • 1963

    1963

    Skateboard companies evolve and competitions begin
  • 1973

    1973

    Wheels go from metal or clay to urethane. This increases popularity again.
  • 1975

    1975

    First major competition is held in California called the Ocean Festival
  • 1994

    1994

    World Cup Skateboarding is founded.

  • 1995

    First X games are held
  • 1997

    1997

    Skateboarding becomes an "extreme sport"
  • 2004

    2004

    International Skateboarding Federation is founded