Event:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its second largest dip since September 2011, dropping 458 points before regaining much of the loss to close down 173 points at just above 16,141
More Notable Events on October 15:
1997 U.S. launches nuclear powered Cassini to Saturn
1991 Clarence Thomas is confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
1985 Shuttle Columbia carries Spacelab into orbit
1956 William J Brennan, Jr. appointed to Supreme Court
1878 Edison Electric Light Company incorporated
