Max Yasgur Max Yasgur Max B. Yasgur (December 15, 1919 – February 9, 1973) was an American farmer, best known as the owner of the dairy farm in Bethel, New York, at which the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held between August 15 and August 18, 1969. Yasgur was born in New York City to Russian Jewish immigrants Samuel and Bella Yasgur. He was raised on the family's farm (where his parents also ran a small hotel) and attended New York University, studying real estate law. By the late 1960s, he was the largest milk producer in Sullivan County, New York.
1969 Irish Greyhound Derby 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby The 1969 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during July and August with the final being held at Harold's Cross Stadium in Dublin on 8 August 1969. The winner Own Pride won £2,000 and was trained by Ger McKenna and owned by Tom O'Doherty. It was the last ever Derby to be run at Harolds Cross following the decision by the Bord na gCon to keep the race at Shelbourne Park. At Harold's Cross, 8 August (over 525 yards): 2½, 3 (lengths) The 1969 English Greyhound Derby winner Sand Star was the leading entry for the Irish