Venue Address: Augusto Rodin # 241 Col. Noche Buena - Mexico City, MX
Promotion: Unknown
Event: In Concert

Also Performing:
Unknown

Info:
-President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz authorizes this performance.
-This is to be the largest rock concert held in Mexico at present date.
-The Plaza México is the largest bullfighting ring in the world.
-The seating capacity of this venue in 1969 is 48,000.
-This venue is commonly mistaken for the Plaza Monumental.
-This performance is originally set to take place on May 31st, 1969.
-City officials cancel The Doors performance at this venue for fear of riots.
-The Doors are reportedly scheduled to play a benefit for the Red Cross while in Mexico for this show.
-The Doors appearance in Mexico is re-scheduled over 4 nights at The Forum on June 27-30, 1969.

ARCHIVE/MEMORABILIA:

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ARTICLE #1:

Newspaper: The Deseret News
Author: Bryan Gray
Publish Date: June 13th - 1969
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ARTICLE #2:

Newspaper: Amusement Business
Author: James Brosseau
Publish Date: June 21st - 1969
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ARTICLE #3:

Newspaper: The Columbus Ledger
Author: Richard Robinson
Publish Date: July 5th - 1969
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ARTICLE #4:

Newspaper: The Columbus Ledger
Author: Richard Robinson
Publish Date: September 6th - 1969
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ARTICLE #5:

Newspaper: San Francisco Examiner
Author: Tom Campbell
Publish Date: September 27th - 1969
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