this day in market history

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Sept. 26, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson's administration established the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to regulate business practices on behalf of consumers. Where The...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On this day in 1889, NINTENDO LTD/ADR (OTC: NTDOY) was founded. What Else Was Going On In The World: In 1889, the Pemberton Medicine Company, which would become Coca-Cola Co (NYSE...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On this day 149 years ago, Cornelius Vanderbilt’s plan to support the U.S. stock market by buying stocks worked for one day. Where The Market Was Vanderbilt’s attempt...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2008, American International Group Inc (NYSE: AIG) received an $85-billion bailout from the Federal Reserve. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1942, Japan firebombed Oregon. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at around 107 and the S&P 500 traded at around 9. What Else Was...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1896, an electric car made by Riker Electric Motor Co. won the first-ever auto race in American history. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average had...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford signs the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 678.58 and the S...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1976, Vanguard launched the first retail index mutual fund. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 973.74 and the S&P 500 traded...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2000, Swedish company OM Group made a $1.2-billion hostile takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 11...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1902, the Cadillac Motor Company was founded. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average trade at around 64.40 and the S&P 500 traded at 8.85. What Else...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2004, Google held its initial public offering. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 10,040.82 and the S&P 500 traded at 1,091.23....

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1987, the Dow gained 100 points in a week for the first time. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 2,700.57 and the S&P 500 traded...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1945, the U.S. stock market closed to celebrate Victory over Japan Day. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 164.79 and the S&P 500 traded...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1945, the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed following the U.S. bombing of Nagasaki. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 165.14 and the S&...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened On this evening in 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his intent to resign the following day. Where Was The Market The next day, when Nixon actually resigned, the Dow Jones fell 1...