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Biggest one-day point drop for the Dow

The current biggest one-day point drop for the dow record is 2,997.1 points, held by March 16, 2020 (COVID-19 crash), set on March 16, 2020. Last checked October 10, 2026.

2,997.1

points

March 16, 2020 (COVID-19 crash)

New York, United States, 2020

Holder
March 16, 2020 (COVID-19 crash)
Record
2,997.1 points
Exact figure
−2,997.10 points
Location
New York, United States
Date set
March 16, 2020
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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