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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000519908.md"
description: "6 years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemicWhat followed was the fastest crash in market history:• S&P 500 fell 34% in just 33 days• Circuit breakers triggered 4 times• No crash has ever moved this fast, not even 1929What happened next:• March 23 was the bottom• New all-time highs by August 18• 5 months to fully recover (2008 took 4 years)The worst crash of our generation lasted 5 months"
datetime: "2026-03-11T20:37:28.000Z"
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author: "[Michael Burry Tracker](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/17582432.md)"
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# 6 years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pan…


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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**