This Day In Market History, May 19: Apple Opens First Retail Store
Share: Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2001, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) opened its first retail stores. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 11,301.74. The S&P 500 traded at 1,291.96. What Else Was Going On? In 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden attacked the U.S. by flying hijacked planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York. Timothy McVeigh was executed for the Oklahoma City Bombing. The average cost of a new house was $136,150. Apple Store Opens Doors: B...