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Dow 10,917.51 -504.48 (-4.42%)
October 7, 1946 fell on a Monday.
The largest percentage decline for a broad stock market index occurred on November 19, 1987. The Dow Jones Industrial average fell sharply by 508.32 points to close down 22.6% for the day.
October 26th, 2001 fell on a Friday. The following year, October 26th fell on a Saturday.
In 2001, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced significant volatility, particularly in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The index began the year around 10,800 points but fell sharply, closing the year at approximately 10,021 points. This decline was part of a broader downturn in the stock market, influenced by the bursting of the dot-com bubble and economic recession.
October 9th, 2003 fell on a Thursday. The following year, it fell on a Saturday.
October 15th, 1855 fell on a Thursday. The following year it fell on Saturday.
October 10th, 1934 fell on a Wednesday. The following year it fell on a Thursday.
October 9th, 1985 fell on a Wednesday. The following year, it fell on a Thursday.
As of 2011, the last time October 1 fell on a Monday was in 2007.
October 9th, 1951 fell on a Tuesday. The following year, it fell on a Thursday.
October 25th, 2002 fell on a Friday. The following year, it fell on a Saturday.