Stocks plummet as war threats loom on the horizon
On January 23, history has seen a mix of momentous events unfold across various domains. Let's take a look at some of these significant occurrences.
In 1938, Caterpillar Inc., an American multinational corporation, reported a major decline in its net income. The company's earnings dropped from $10.2 million to $3.2 million on this day.
Fast forward to 1991, and we find ourselves in the midst of the Kuwaiti oil crisis. On this day, the Iraqi army set Kuwaiti oil installations ablaze during their retreat from Operation Desert Storm. The ensuing disaster was the worst oil-related ecological catastrophe in history, with more than 650 oil wells set ablaze and between 1 billion and 1.5 billion barrels of oil fouling the environment. The fires continued to billow thick, noxious smoke and soot for the remainder of the year.
In the world of technology, January 23, 1996, marked a significant milestone. It was on this day that the first stable version of the Java programming language was released. Designed for the eventual union of digital consumer devices and home computers, Java has since become an integral part of the tech industry.
Turning to the world of sports, on January 23, 1983, Hulk Hogan defeated the Iron Sheik for his first World Wrestling Entertainment title.
In the financial realm, the German Boerse stock market was a rare standout in the global slide, with many shares ending the day in positive territory. On the other hand, U.S. Steel dropped 7%, one of the worst performances among major Dow components. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also suffered a sharp break on January 23, 1939, dropping 5.2%.
Looking ahead to 2013, The Motley Fool's chief investment officer selected a company in the oil industry as his top stock for the year. This under-the-radar company, whose name can be found in the free report "The Motley Fool's Top Stock for 2013," is well-positioned in a little-known niche.
Lastly, it's worth noting that early estimates predicted that 540,000 tons of soot would be released into the air in the first month alone from the Kuwaiti oil fires. The last of the fires were extinguished by November of 1991, but toxic oil lakes continued to pose problems more than two decades later.
These are just a few examples of the significant events that have taken place on January 23 throughout history. Each of these events has had a lasting impact on their respective fields, shaping the world as we know it today.
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