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Dow Jones in 1966

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 18.9% in 1966, from 969.26 at the end of 1965 to 785.69. Its highest close was 995.15 on Feb 9 — a record that stood until November 10, 1972, and its lowest 744.32 on Oct 7. The biggest one-day fall was −2.1% on Oct 3 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Oct 12. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 21.6%.

Change in 1966
−18.9%
969.26 → 785.69
High
995.15
Feb 9
Low
744.32
Oct 7
After inflation
−21.6%
US CPI
Up days
112 of 252
longest run 6 up, 8 down
Record highs
8
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1966

Numbers mark the events below
768870972previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 5: Dow Jones sets the first of 8 record closing highs this year, at 981.62.2Feb 9: Dow reaches 995.15, the peak of the 1960s bull market.3Aug 22: Enters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 995.15 (February 9, 1966).4Oct 3: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.1%.5Oct 7: S&P 500 bottoms at 73.20, down 22.18% from its February peak.6Oct 7: Bear market low: 744.32, 25.2% below the peak.7Oct 12: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.

Key Events in 1966

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

  1. 1
    Wednesday, January 5 From the data
    Dow Jones sets the first of 8 record closing highs this year, at 981.62.
  2. 2
    Wednesday, February 9
    Dow reaches 995.15, the peak of the 1960s bull market. Source
    Dow Jones: +0.4% that day · −6.2% a month later
  3. 3
    Monday, August 22 From the data
    Enters a bear market: 20% below its peak of 995.15 (February 9, 1966).
  4. 4
    Monday, October 3 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.1%.
  5. 5
    Friday, October 7
    S&P 500 bottoms at 73.20, down 22.18% from its February peak. Source
    Dow Jones: −0.7% that day · +7.4% a month later
  6. 6
    Friday, October 7 From the data
    Bear market low: 744.32, 25.2% below the peak.
  7. 7
    Wednesday, October 12 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.

Biggest days of 1966

Best daysWorst days
Oct 12+2.6%Oct 3−2.1%
Sep 12+1.9%Jul 25−1.9%
Oct 18+1.7%May 9−1.8%
May 18+1.7%Aug 29−1.7%
Aug 31+1.6%Sep 28−1.7%

Volatility: 11.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan983.51+1.5%994.20968.54
Feb951.89−3.2%995.15950.66
Mar924.77−2.8%938.19911.08
Apr933.68+1.0%954.73931.29
May884.07−5.3%931.95864.14
Jun870.10−1.6%903.17870.10
Jul847.38−2.6%894.04847.38
Aug788.41−7.0%852.39767.03
Sep774.22−1.8%814.30772.66
Oct807.07+4.2%809.57744.32
Nov791.59−1.9%820.87791.59
Dec785.69−0.7%820.54785.69

Other Markets in 1966

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones−18.9%785.69
S&P 500 in 1966−13.1%80.33
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1966−0.01 pp4.64%
1960196119621963196419651966196719681969

Dow Jones in 1966: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall in 1966?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 18.9% in 1966, from 969.26 at the end of 1965 to 785.69. Its highest close was 995.15 on Feb 9 — a record that stood until November 10, 1972, and its lowest 744.32 on Oct 7. The biggest one-day fall was −2.1% on Oct 3 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Oct 12. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 21.6%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1966?

Highest: 995.15 on February 9, 1966. Lowest: 744.32 on October 7, 1966. It closed higher on 112 of 252 trading days.

What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on October 7, 1966?

S&P 500 bottoms at 73.20, down 22.18% from its February peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7% that day, and was +7.4% a month later.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1966?

Yes — 8 record closing highs, the last at 995.15 on February 9, 1966.

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.