2,000 fans attempt to crash first Rolling Stones’ gig of 1972 North American tour 40 years ago tonight (1972)

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Audio: 'Gimme Shelter' (June 3, 1972)

(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — The Rolling Stones tonight began their first North American Tour since 1969 in Vancouver, British Columbia, where 31 policemen were treated for injuries when more than 2,000 fans attempted to crash the Pacific Coliseum.