🧠 Inventions of 1964
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Computer Programming Language (BASIC)
2 
Electric Minicomputer
3 
Integrated Circuit Calculator
4 
Medical Ultrasound Imaging Advancement
5 
Kevlar Fiber
6 
Time-Sharing Operating System
7 
Compact Disc Concept
8 
Electronic Voting Systems
9 
Weather Radar Doppler Concept
10 
Space Suit Improvements
HEADLINES ON December 16, 1964
Full News Archive
- Headline: Santa's Outrageous Alien Adventure. Impact: If Santa had actually been abducted by Martians, they might have decided to gift-wrap the entire planet in shiny paper, thus leading to a global shortage of gift wrap and a massive spike in recycling initiatives. Thanks, Santa!. Fact: Did you know that if Santa were to deliver presents to every child on Christmas Eve, he'd have to visit 822 homes per second? Just imagine the Martians trying to keep up with that schedule!.
- Headline: Cherbourg 'Umbrellas' Musical Premiere. Impact: This operetta’s arrival might have inadvertently inspired a generation of hopeless romantics to believe that love could be wrapped up in beautiful music, instead of just awkward first dates and failed text messages. Thanks for the unrealistic expectations, Demy!. Fact: Fun fact: the original title of this operetta was 'Umbrellas on Your Head: A Musical About Weather', but they figured young love was more marketable. Who knew heartache could be so theatrical?.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1964, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
DIS
Disney
Price in 1964
$0.06
Value in 2025
$1,742,743
Disney - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $1,742,743 today (1742.7x return)
Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1964
$0.38
Value in 2025
$390,209
Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $390,209 today (390.2x return)
Rank #3
IBM
IBM
Price in 1964
$1.33
Value in 2025
$226,736
IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $226,736 today (226.7x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Avengers #4
$95,000
Daredevil #1
$42,000
Tales of Suspense #57
$6,000
Amazing Spider-Man #14
$1,500
Adventure Comics #318
$75
🧸 Top 5 Toys
G.I. Joe
$1350.00
Easy-Bake Oven
$200.00
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
$150.00
Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army)
$150.00
Operation
$100.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1964 Topps Giants Willie Mays
$10,000
1964 Topps Beatles A Hard Day's Night Series 3 No. 121
$1,500
1964 Philadelphia Gum Jerry Kramer
$11.00
1964 Topps Daniel Boone Card 1
$250.00
1964 Topps Stand-Ups Mickey Mantle
$15,000