Episode 2 of 2
Vienna Stock Exchange Crash
- When
- 9 May 1873
- Where
- Vienna Stock Exchange
The Wiener Börse crashed on 9 May 1873, ending the Gründerzeit and starting the Long Depression.
The crash was spectacular, known as 'Der Krach'. It resulted from a bubble of false expansion, insolvencies, and dishonest manipulations. This event signaled the start of a global financial crisis that spread to Europe and North America.
Sources
- Wiener Börse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Panic of 1873 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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