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NYC Stock Exchange forced to closed due to gas bomb fumes
The trading floor New York Stock Exchange is forced to close due to tear gas bomb fumes - noon on 4th August 1933. The bombs had apparently been tossed into the ventilating apparatus. The sudden closing was the first since September 16th, 1920, when 30 people were killed by a bomb at the Exchange. Date: 1933
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In the heart of New York City, the hustle and bustle of Wall Street came to an abrupt halt on the afternoon of August 4, 1933. The United States' iconic New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of American finance and prosperity, was forced to close its doors due to a disturbing incident. A tear gas bomb had been thrown into the Exchange's ventilating apparatus, filling the trading floor with noxious fumes. The sudden closing marked a significant disruption to the financial world, as the Exchange had not been compelled to shut down since September 16, 1920. That fateful day, 30 lives were tragically lost when a bomb exploded in the main building, causing widespread panic and destruction. The August 1933 incident, while less deadly, still sent shockwaves through the financial community. Traders, brokers, and investors were sent scrambling as they were given just minutes to vacate the premises. The cause of the bombing was not immediately clear, but the fear of potential danger lingered in the air. The New York Stock Exchange, a vital part of the United States' economic infrastructure, had been brought to a standstill. The image of an empty trading floor, usually teeming with activity, served as a stark reminder of the unpredictability and uncertainty that could disrupt even the most stable of institutions. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in financial history, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the financial sector in the face of adversity. The New York Stock Exchange would eventually reopen its doors, but the memory of that fateful day would remain etched in the annals of history.
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