Key Points Some of the biggest crashes in history have happened in October. It's important to think long term as you approach investing -- at any time of the year. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The tough times that have happened in October are enough to scare off anyone. From the panic of 1907 to Black Tuesday of 1929 and, more recently, Black Monday of 1987, the month of October has been ripe with financial crises and market crashes over time. And that's led investors to talk about ...