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The Del Mar Fairground was given half a million grant to construct. In total it took nine months (500,000 hours) to complete. Within those nine month men, who were unemployed, were given payments to sustain their families. About 50,000 American citizens enjoyed the entertainment that was given when the gates of the Del Mar Fairgrounds were opened, which was on a Tuesday, October 8, 1986.

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