Back on this day in 1969, Woodstock opened for the first time

Back on this day in 1969, the Woodstock festival opened for the first time. The festival was originally meant to raise funds for a recording studio and rock and roll retreat near the town of Woodstock. It would go on to become one of the most iconic festivals of all time.

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