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The Summer of '87
The markets were flying high during the summer months of 1987. But storm clouds were gathering on the horizon.
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The Week Prior
The week leading up to Black Monday was a tough one for the markets. Traders did not know the worst was yet to come.
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Black Monday
CNBC remembers the historic day minute-by-minute through the eyes of those who lived it. When the opening bell rang on Monday, the market went downhill fast.
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The Day After
Tuesday, October 20th. The world approached with fear. Traders and investors alike were wondering if the markets would continue their collapse. By noon, there were still no buyers in sight. Should the markets close?
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The Aftermath
From Wall Street to the White House, people wanted answers...What caused the crash? Could it happen again?
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