The closing price for the S&P 500 (GSPC) on October 2, 2008 was $1,114.28. It was down 4% for the day (down 4% from previous close). The latest price is $5,580.90.
DATE
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
CLOSE
VOLUME
October 02 2008
$1,160.64
$1,160.64
$1,111.43
$1,114.28
6,285,640,000
Daily pricing data for the S&P 500 dates back to 12/30/1927, and may be incomplete.