Woodstock over 5,000 people. On July 15, 1969, the Wallkill Zoning Board of Appeals officially banned the concert on the basis that the planned portable toilets would not meet town code. Reports of the ban, however, turned out to be a publicity bonanza for the festival. In his 2007 book "Taking Woodstock", Elliot Tiber relates that he offered to host the event on his motel grounds, and had a permit for such an event. He claims to have introduced the promoters to dairy farmer Max Yasgur. Lang, however, disputes Tiber's account and says that Tiber introduced him to a realtor, who
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