Dow Jones in 1964

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 14.6% in 1964, from 762.95 at the end of 1963 to 874.13. Its highest close was 891.71 on Nov 18 — a record that stood until January 18, 1965, and its lowest 766.08 on Jan 2. The biggest one-day fall was −1.3% on Dec 1 and the biggest rise +0.9% on Sep 11. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.5%.

Change in 1964

+14.6%

762.95 → 874.13

High

891.71

Nov 18

Low

766.08

Jan 2

After inflation

+13.5%

US CPI

Up days

146 of 253

longest run 9 up, 6 down

Record highs

closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1964

Numbers mark the events below

Key Events in 1964

What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

1
Friday, January 3 From the data

Dow Jones sets the first of 62 record closing highs this year, at 767.68.
2
Wednesday, February 26

Revenue Act of 1964 cuts the top income tax rate from 91% to 70% and corporate rate to 48%. Source

Dow Jones: +0.4% that day · +2.1% a month later
3
Friday, February 28 From the data

Dow Jones closes above 800 for the first time (800.14).
4
Monday, August 10

President Johnson signs the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, expanding US involvement in Vietnam. Source

Dow Jones: 0.0% that day · +2.7% a month later
5
Friday, September 11 From the data

Biggest one-day rise of the year: +0.9%.
6
Wednesday, November 18 From the data

Last record close of the year: 891.71.
7
Tuesday, December 1 From the data

Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.3%.

Biggest days of 1964

Best days		Worst days
Sep 11	+0.9%	Dec 1	−1.3%
May 4	+0.8%	Aug 6	−1.2%
Jul 1	+0.8%	Jun 4	−1.1%
May 1	+0.8%	Aug 4	−0.9%
Dec 30	+0.8%	Apr 24	−0.8%

Volatility: 6.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

Month	Close	Change	High	Low
Jan	785.34	+2.9%	787.78	766.08
Feb	800.14	+1.9%	800.14	783.04
Mar	813.29	+1.6%	820.25	802.75
Apr	810.77	−0.3%	827.33	810.77
May	820.56	+1.2%	830.17	817.10
Jun	831.50	+1.3%	831.50	800.31
Jul	841.10	+1.2%	851.35	837.35
Aug	838.48	−0.3%	842.83	823.40
Sep	875.37	+4.4%	875.74	844.00
Oct	873.08	−0.3%	881.50	868.44
Nov	875.43	+0.3%	891.71	870.64
Dec	874.13	−0.1%	874.13	857.45

Other Markets in 1964

Change over the calendar year.

Market	Change	Year-end
Dow Jones	+14.6%	874.13
S&P 500 in 1964	+13.0%	84.75
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1964	+0.07 pp	4.21%

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

Dow Jones in 1964: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1964?

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1964?

Highest: 891.71 on November 18, 1964. Lowest: 766.08 on January 2, 1964. It closed higher on 146 of 253 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on February 26, 1964?

Revenue Act of 1964 cuts the top income tax rate from 91% to 70% and corporate rate to 48%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4% that day, and was +2.1% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1964?

Yes — 62 record closing highs, the last at 891.71 on November 18, 1964.

Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.