Woodstock

USA (New York)August 1969400,000 attendees

LocationUSA (New York)

WhenAugust 1969

Attendance400,000 attendees

About Woodstock

The defining event of 1960s counterculture on Max Yasgur dairy farm in Bethel. Became a free festival after crowds tore down the fences. Hendrix closed with his famous Star Spangled Banner. Peace and mud prevailed despite the chaos. A 1999 anniversary attempt ended in riots and fires.

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