1817day.year
The Bank of Montreal, Canada's oldest chartered bank, opens in Montreal.
Canada's first chartered bank opens, marking a milestone in North American finance.
On November 3, 1817, the Bank of Montreal opened its doors in what was then Lower Canada. Established by a group of Montreal merchants, it became the first institution in Canada to receive a royal charter. The bank provided vital credit and currency services that fueled trade and economic growth in the young colony. Over the centuries, it has grown into one of North America's leading financial institutions. Its founding laid the foundation for modern banking in Canada and helped shape the country's commercial landscape.
1817
Bank of Montreal
chartered bank
Montreal
1911day.year
Chevrolet officially enters the automobile market in competition with the Ford Model T.
Chevrolet launches its first car to rival the Ford Model T.
In 1911, Louis Chevrolet and William Durant introduced the Chevrolet brand to the US automotive market.
The goal was to offer a stylish, affordable alternative to the dominant Ford Model T.
Early Chevrolet models combined powerful engines with attractive design features.
By competing on performance and price, Chevrolet aimed to challenge Ford's market monopoly.
This entry marked the beginning of what would become one of America's most iconic car companies.
Chevrolet's success helped spur innovation and competition across the budding automobile industry.
1911
Chevrolet
Ford Model T
1997day.year
The United States imposes economic sanctions against Sudan in response to its human rights abuses of its own citizens and its material and political assistance to Islamic extremist groups across the Middle East and East Africa.
The United States imposes comprehensive economic sanctions on Sudan to punish human rights abuses and support for extremist groups.
On November 3, 1997, President Bill Clinton signed executive orders imposing extensive economic sanctions on the Sudanese government. The measures targeted Sudan for severe human rights violations against its own citizens and its alleged support for Islamic extremist organizations. U.S. banks were prohibited from processing transactions involving Sudanese entities, and trade in oil and minerals was restricted. Sudan was designated a state sponsor of terrorism, cutting off access to U.S. financial markets and foreign aid. The sanctions inflicted significant strain on Sudan's oil-dependent economy and curtailed international investment. They remained in place for over two decades, shaping bilateral relations until partial easing in the late 2010s.
1997
economic sanctions
Sudan
its human rights abuses of its own citizens
Islamic extremist
East Africa