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October 24th 1929: A usually placid P. Jenkins
exhibits a rare burst of emotion.

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SELL! October 24th 1929: A usually placid P. Jenkins exhibits a rare burst of emotion.

Black Thursday

A downward trend in stock prices turned into panic selling on Black Thursday, October 24th 1929. Frightened investors ordered their brokers to sell at whatever price. The New York Stock Exchange plummeted and the nation faced nearly a decade of depression.

10/24 Black Thursday

"10/24 Black Thursday"
by David

MIDI Music "Screw Loose" composed,
arranged, and programmed by 24-Hour Muzik.