Historical Events tagged with "bethel"
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Arts & Culture
Woodstock Music & Art Fair Takes Center Stage
August 15th, 1969 55 years ago
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place in Bethel, New York, gathering an unprecedented crowd of over 400,000 attendees. Notable rock musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who performed over three days, showcasing the counterculture of the 1960s and a message of peace and love. The festival, originally planned for 50,000, became a legendary gathering, marked by challenges such as rain and food shortages, yet highlighting the spirit of unity among diverse groups of young people.
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