Market crashes over time

 

1. The South Sea Bubble (1720) - A speculative bubble in the shares of the South Sea Company in Britain, which led to a market crash and financial panic.

2. The Mississippi Bubble (1720) - A speculative bubble in the shares of the Mississippi Company in France, which coincided with the South Sea Bubble and also resulted in a market crash.

3. The Panic of 1792 - A financial crisis in the United States caused by speculation in the stock market and the collapse of the Bank of North America.

4. The Panic of 1819 - The first major financial crisis in the United States, characterized by a decline in the economy, a collapse of the real estate market, and widespread bank failures.

5. The Panic of 1837 - Another financial crisis in the United States, triggered by a collapse in land prices and a credit contraction.

6. The Panic of 1857 - A global financial crisis that began in the United States and spread to Europe, caused by over-speculation, bank failures, and an economic downturn.

7. The Panic of 1873 - A global financial crisis that began with the collapse of the Vienna Stock Exchange and spread to other countries, leading to a prolonged economic depression.

8. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 - Also known as the Great Crash, it was the most devastating stock market crash in the United States, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.

9. The 1973-1974 Stock Market Crash - A severe bear market caused by factors such as the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, the 1973 oil crisis, and high inflation.

10. Black Monday (1987) - A sudden and severe stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 22.6% in a single day.

11. The Dot-com Bubble (2000) - A speculative bubble in the stock prices of internet-based companies, which led to a market crash and a decline in the technology sector.

12. The Global Financial Crisis (2007-2008) - The worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, characterized by the collapse of large financial institutions, a sharp decline in stock markets, and significant government interventions.