The closing price for the S&P 500 (GSPC) on December 15, 1997 was $963.39. It was up 1% for the day (up 1% from previous close). The latest price is $6,966.28.
DATE
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
CLOSE
VOLUME
December 15 1997
$953.39
$965.96
$953.39
$963.39
597,150,000
Daily pricing data for the S&P 500 dates back to 12/30/1927, and may be incomplete.