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  1. On This Day October 19 1987 - Black Monday Hit the United States After the Dow Jones Fell 508 Points

    On This Day October 19 1987 - Black Monday Hit the United States After the Dow Jones Fell 508 Points

    On this day October 19 1987, the stock market experienced its largest single day crash in history, a day that became known as Black Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 508 points, a staggering 22 percent drop that sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The sudden...
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    • 1980s economy 80s history black monday dow jones stock market crash wall street
    • Category: On This Day in 80s News
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