The Down Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by 2,997 points on March 16, 2020, in reaction to the the COVID19 pandemic. On the 24th of March, 2020, the Dow saw its largest-ever point gain of 2,113. During March and April of 2020, the market experienced great volatility due to COVID fear and uncertainty. Note the largest percentage drop in the index was October 19, 1987 (known as Black Monday), when the Dow fell over 22.5% in a single day.