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The New York stock exchange started on may 17th 1792 when 24 stockbrokers signed the buttonwood agreement on wall street in New York city.
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On march 8th 1817, the organization officially became the New York stock and exchange board.
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The Great Fire destroyed over 700 buildings in lower Manhattan causing the NYSE to move
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Before the civil war started securities, commodities and gold, discover in California excited participation in the exchange.
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Former Pres. Lincoln was assasinated and the Stock Market closed for 2 weeks
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Gold speculation resulted in Black Friday
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In 1878 telephones were made, giving investors direct access to brokers on the floor of the exchange.
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On the 23rd of October in 1929 the stock market crashed causing 89% drop in share prices.
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In October 1997 The Dow Jones fell 7.2% in response outbreak of the Asian financial crisis
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On 9/11 2 planes hit the twin towers and it caused the NYSE to close for 4 trading sessions
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The stock market crashed once again and dropped 777.68 points in intra-day trading