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It was a major counterculture event, because the festival's promoters (Artie Kornfield & Michael Lang) expected roughly a few thousand people. Instead, 500,000 people showed up for not 3, but 4 days of "peace, love, and music". The festival was extended for 4 days, because of a couple hours worth of rain after Joe Cocker's performance.
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What was the unofficial capital of the counterculture movement?
it was Woodstock. The counterculture activity pinnacle was Woodstock, the counterculture movement official capital was San Francisco, California.
What happened in 1969 big events?
we landed on the moon and celebrated at Woodstock.
What became the ''big stage'' for the anti-war movement in 1968?
Woodstock was the big stage for the counterculture anti-war movement . Woodstock was a three day rock music festival held in New York.
Which event or events focused least on opposition to the Vietnam War?
gathering at Woodstock
What historical events happened in 1969?
In 1969, several significant historical events took place, most notably the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. Additionally, the Woodstock Music Festival occurred in August, symbolizing the peak of the counterculture movement. The year also saw the escalation of the Vietnam War and the first flight of the Concorde, marking advancements in aviation technology.
In the 1969 where did all the positive forces of the counterculture come together to celebrate peace love and freedom?
Woodstock
What was the unofficial capital of the counterculture movement?
it was Woodstock. The counterculture activity pinnacle was Woodstock, the counterculture movement official capital was San Francisco, California.
Why do they call Woodstock on the peanuts Woodstock?
Woodstock in the Peanuts comics was named after the famous Woodstock Festival that took place in 1969. The carefree and peaceful nature of the character reflects the festival's counterculture values of peace and love.
How did Woodstock reflect the counterculture?
In some cultures the woodstock represented the abundance of food in the granary.
What event happened in Bethel New York in 1969?
woodstock music festival
In what year did over 300000 music fans attend the Woodstock festival held in upstate New York?
Over 300,000 music fans attended the Woodstock festival in upstate New York in 1969. The iconic event took place from August 15 to August 18 and is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in music history and the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
What did Jimi Hendrix do at Woodstock in 1969 that enraged people?
Woodstock was a three day festival ending on Sunday jimi Hendrix was the main highhlight of the event because in 1969 he really started to blowup but he arrived late to Woodstock playing on monday morning
Saturday Evening Post What are two major news stories from 1969?
Two major news stories from 1969 were the first human landing on the moon by NASA's Apollo 11 mission and the Woodstock music festival which became a symbol of the counterculture movement.
What is the best and most complete 1969 Woodstock music compilation?
Woodstock: 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm6 Cd'sEvery artist who performed at the three day event is included.
When was Woodstock - song - created?
Woodstock - song - was created in 1969.
Name one of the most famous rock concerts to be held on the weekend of August 15 18 1969?
the largest rock concert of the 1960's were the Beachboys
What date did Woodstock start?
. It was supposed from August 15 to 18, 1969 but the three day turned into four. It was the muddies concert of all.
