The stock market on March 20, 1975
March 20, 1975, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 83.61. Of 4,579 US stocks that traded, 1,187 rose and 1,312 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 83.61
How big a move#7,281of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,214price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,187of 4,579; 1,312 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| RCA Corp (RCA) | +12.0% |
| Intel (INTC) | +9.5% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea (GAPTQ) | -7.6% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -5.6% |
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ March 19, 1975 · Every March 20 · March 21, 1975 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.