oct 24, 1929 - Stock Market Crash of 1929

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The Stock Market Crash of 1929, beginning on October 24th and culminating on October 29th, known as Black Tuesday, marked the dramatic collapse of stock prices on the New York Stock Exchange, signaling the onset of the Great Depression. This financial disaster not only wiped out thousands of investors but also had far-reaching effects on the global economy, leading to widespread unemployment, severe economic downturns, and a reevaluation of the U.S. financial system and government intervention in the economy.

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