🧠 Inventions of 1977
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Personal Computer (Apple II)
2 
First Mass-Market VCR
3 
Digital Audio Recording
4 
Automated Manufacturing Robots
5 
Satellite Navigation Test System
6 
Computer-Aided Design Software
7 
Electric Typewriter Popularization
8 
Email Expansion to Universities
9 
Medical Ultrasound Doppler Imaging
10 
Portable Cassette Player
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON January 4, 1977
Full News Archive
- Headline: Political Patronage in Brooklyn's Judiciary. Impact: The political patronage highlighted in this case led to a series of backroom deals that eventually resulted in a reality TV show about political corruption. Who knew that Brooklyn's underbelly would become prime time entertainment?. Fact: Did you know that political patronage is basically the adult version of getting a gold star for participation? Everyone gets a role, whether they deserve it or not!.
- Headline: SUFFOLK PARTY CHIEF CALLED CAREY CHOICE FOR STATE CHAIRMAN. Impact: Baranello's rise to the chairmanship created a political dynasty in Suffolk County, leading to a series of questionable decisions that would make even the most seasoned soap opera writer raise an eyebrow.. Fact: Did you know that political feuds are the original reality TV drama? Who needs Kardashians when you have feuding party leaders throwing shade in public?.
- Headline: Betty Ford Indicates She Opposes Amnesty. Impact: Ford’s stance on amnesty sparked debates that echoed through the corridors of power, influencing future policies and the way political spouses navigate tricky topics—often with a twist of public relations.. Fact: Did you know that Betty Ford was both a trailblazer and a trendsetter in political spouses' candidness? At this point, she might as well have had her own talk show!.
- Headline: Vermont Sunday News Suspends Publication. Impact: The suspension of this quaint publication led locals to turn to social media for news, resulting in a flurry of misinformation that made the town's gossip mill more productive than ever. Who needs facts when you have opinions?. Fact: Did you know that the closure of local newspapers often leads to a surge in conspiracy theories? Suddenly, everyone's an expert on everything, and the only source is Aunt Edna's Facebook page!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1977, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1977
$0.01
Value in 2025
$10,678,835
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1977, it would be worth $10,678,835 today (10678.8x return)
Rank #2
INTC
Intel
Price in 1977
$0.18
Value in 2025
$199,890
Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1977, it would be worth $199,890 today (199.9x return)
Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1977
$0.50
Value in 2025
$414,492
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1977, it would be worth $414,492 today (414.5x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Star Wars #1
$3,500
Ms. Marvel #1
$1,500
X-Men #107
$150
Parker Brothers: Clue #1
$250
Batman #300
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Star Wars Action Figures
$250.00
Atari 2600
$1,500.00
Micronauts
$150.00
Simon
$1,000.00
Stretch Armstrong
$5,000.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Combat
$9.55
Circus
$100.00
Space Wars
$13,800
Street Racer
$8.57
Surround
$5,000.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Star Wars Series 1 #1 Luke Skywalker
$12,000
1977 Topps Baseball #476 Andre Dawson Rookie Card
$3,000.00
1977 Topps Football #146 Steve Largent Rookie Card
$1,500
1977 Topps Baseball #473 Dale Murphy Rookie Card
$3,000.00
Marvel Comics Super Heroes Stickers #42 Spider-Man
$681.45