BLACK MONDAY
October 19, 1987
The Dow Jones dropped 22.6% in a single day — the largest one-day percentage decline in stock market history. Watch it unfold minute by minute. Trade if you dare.
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What Happened
On October 19, 1987, stock markets around the world crashed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 508 points to 1,738.74. Portfolio insurance programs triggered cascading sell orders. NYSE specialists ran out of capital. The SEC Chairman's hint at market closure only deepened the panic.
Your Mission
You start with $100,000 in cash. As the crash unfolds minute by minute, you can buy or sell 8 major stocks. Your goal: preserve as much capital as possible — or, if you're bold, profit from the chaos. At the closing bell, you'll receive a score based on your performance.