One year ago

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A year ago (2008) the market action surrounding Columbus Day was amazing.

The Tuesday prior to Columbus Day: S-fund -5.8%
The Wednesday prior to Columbus Day: I-fund -3.5%
The Thursday prior to Columbus Day: C-fund -7.6%
The Friday prior to Columbus Day: I-fund -4.3%

Columbus day 2008: TSP closed

The Tuesday after Columbus Day: I-fund +12.9%
The Wednesday after Columbus Day: I-fund -9.7%
The Thursday after Columbus Day: S-fund +4.3%

Those were the days.