Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1982
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Compact Disc Player (Consumer)
2 
Laptop Computer Concept
3 
Medical CT Scanner Improvements
4 
Digital Audio Recording System
5 
Artificial Heart Implant
6 
Automated Teller Network Expansion
7 
Home Satellite Television
8 
Computer Virus Concept
9 
Electric Anti-Lock Braking System
10 
Portable Fax Machine
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 29, 1982
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Science of Twin Behavior Studies. Impact: The deeper understanding of behavior and heredity led to an explosion in genetic research, ultimately resulting in the creation of the first genetically modified tomato. The tomato later became self-aware and started a revolution for vegetable rights, leading to a hilarious sitcom about the life of sentient produce.. Fact: Did you know that if twins were a stock market investment, they would probably be the most stable option? Just ask any set of twins, they'll tell you they always have each other's backs—until it’s time to split the inheritance..
- Headline: Kurosawa's 'One Wonderful Sunday'. Impact: Kurosawa's film inspired a generation of filmmakers, leading to a cinematic chain reaction. If not for 'One Wonderful Sunday,' we might never have had a certain blockbuster where a giant, lizard-like creature stomped through Tokyo while a group of humans made poor life choices.. Fact: Fun fact: 'One Wonderful Sunday' is so optimistic that it might just make you believe in love again—right before the universe reminds you that Mondays exist..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1982, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
INTC
Intel
Price in 1982
$0.13
2025 dataset value
$274,575
Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $274,575 today (274.6x return)
Rank #3
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1982
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$1,791,511
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $1,791,511 today (1791.5x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Uncanny X-Men #168
$20.00
Marvel Graphic Novel #5
$95,000
Daredevil #181
$2,600
The New Teen Titans #21
$50
Cerebus #39
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Rubik's Cube
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$143.75
My Little Pony
$150.00
Conway's Game of Life
$100.00
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon!
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Pac-Man
$1,500.00
Pitfall!
$1,000.00
Q*bert
$33,400
Pole Position
$120.00
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
$450.00
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card
$3,000
Lawrence Taylor Rookie Card
$18,000.00
Joe Montana Second Year Card
$76,250.00
Donruss Diamond Kings Reggie Jackson
$140