Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1980
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Portable Personal Computer
2 
Compact Disc (CD)
3 
Charge-Coupled Device Camera Expansion
4 
Medical MRI Scanner Commercial Use
5 
Digital Signal Processor
6 
Electronic Spreadsheet Software
7 
Home Video Game Console Expansion
8 
Industrial Laser Cutting Systems
9 
Automatic Blood Glucose Meter
10 
Satellite Navigation Expansion
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 7, 1980
Full News Archive
- Headline: 'Night of the Juggler' Kidnapping Case. Impact: The gripping tale of a psychotic criminal inspired a slew of over-the-top crime dramas, leading to the invention of the 'psychopath trope' in Hollywood. This ultimately resulted in a generation of armchair detectives, who now think they can solve crimes from their couches. Thanks, Juggler!. Fact: Did you know that 'Night of the Juggler' was so captivating that it led to a significant rise in the sales of popcorn and soda during late-night viewing? Because nothing says 'I'm terrified' like munching on buttery snacks!.
- Headline: Discover Kurosawa's Postwar Japan. Impact: Kurosawa's exploration of postwar Japan not only educated Western audiences but also sparked a fascination with Japanese culture that led to sushi bars popping up in every corner of America. Who knew that a somber film could lead to a nationwide craze for raw fish?. Fact: Fun fact: Akira Kurosawa's films often prompted viewers to seriously reconsider their life choices, leading to an unexpected rise in existential crises among 20th-century film enthusiasts. So, thanks, Kurosawa, for the sushi and the soul-searching!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1980, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1980
$0.10
2025 dataset value
$2,766,454
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1980, it would be worth $2,766,454 today (2766.5x return)
Rank #3
INTC
Intel
Price in 1980
$0.18
2025 dataset value
$199,890
Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1980, it would be worth $199,890 today (199.9x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The New Teen Titans #1
$75
The X-Men #137
$400
Savage She-Hulk #1
$276
Dazzler #1
$900
The Untold Legend of the Batman #1
$20,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Rubik's Cube
$150.00
Atari 2600
$2,500.00
Star Wars Action Figures
$300.00
The Empire Strikes Back Tauntaun
$150.00
LEGO Space Sets
$400.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Pac-Man
$50.00
Centipede
$95.00
Missile Command
$33,400.00
Zork I: The Great Underground Empire
$212.30
Rogue
$100.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1980 Topps Baseball Rickey Henderson Rookie Card
$138,000
1980 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Card
$125,000
1980 Topps Larry Bird / Magic Johnson Rookie Card with Julius Erving
$500,000
1980 Panini Soccer Stickers Diego Maradona
$250,000
1980 Donruss Golf Jack Nicklaus Card
$0.00