🧠 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 17, 1964
Full News Archive
- Headline: Santa vs. Martians: A Holiday Adventure. Impact: When Santa was abducted by Martians, it sparked a chain reaction of intergalactic gift-giving. Now, every year, alien civilizations compete for the title of 'Best Christmas Light Display'—and trust me, the Andromeda Galaxy puts us to shame.. Fact: This incident led to a surge in Christmas-themed sci-fi movies. Thanks to Santa's interstellar escapades, we now have a whole genre of holiday films where aliens learn the true meaning of Christmas. Who knew extraterrestrials were so sentimental?.
- Headline: Cherbourg Umbrellas Premieres in Our City. Impact: The arrival of 'Umbrellas' in America set off a musical revolution. It inspired countless Broadway shows, but also led to a sudden spike in people carrying umbrellas for no good reason—because, you know, they wanted to be part of the 'in-crowd'.. Fact: Fun fact: The original title was 'Umbrellas of Cherbourg: Please Don’t Forget Your Raincoat', but they thought it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. Turns out, they were just trying to sell more umbrellas!.
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