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Each day, Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date.
What Happened? On this day in 1955, Chase National merged with Bank of Manhattan.
What Else Was Going On In The World? In 1955, the U.S. launched the USS Nautilus, the world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine. “The Mickey Mouse Club” debuted on ABC. The average cost of a new house was $10,950.
That Path To A U.S. Megabank: Incredibly, the roots of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), the largest U.S. bank, go back all the way to 1799 when Aaron Burr founded The Manhattan Company in a house on 40 Wall Street. Chase National Bank was founded in 1877 by John Thompson.