🧠 Inventions of 1982
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON November 23, 1982
Full News Archive
- Headline: New Leadership at Amfac Inc.. Impact: Myron Du Bain's presidency at Amfac Inc. led to a significant increase in Hawaiian-themed food products globally. Fast forward a few decades, and you can thank him for the rise of pineapple pizza. You're welcome, world.. Fact: Did you know that Amfac's slogan was once 'Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice'? I guess they were really aiming to corner the market on childhood memories..
- Headline: McCardell Declares Himself 'Superb'. Impact: Archie McCardell's self-assessment of 'superb' led to a widespread trend in self-evaluations that still haunts corporate America today. Now, every CEO thinks they’re the 'rockstar' of their industry. Spoiler: they’re not.. Fact: Did you know that 'superb' is just a fancy way of saying 'I have no idea what I’m doing, but look at my golf tan!'?.
- Headline: BUSINESS PEOPLE; Chief Operating Officer Resigns at Hi-G Inc.. Impact: Terrence Geoghegan's resignation at Hi-G Inc. sparked an unexpected wave of resignations across the corporate world, leading to the Great Office Chair Shuffle of the late 20th century. Finally, people discovered that 'pursuing other activities' could also mean 'binge-watching soap operas.'. Fact: Did you know that 'pursuing other activities' is corporate speak for 'I’m about to start an Etsy shop'? Watch out, world!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1982, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
INTC
Intel
Price in 1982
$0.13
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
⚾ Top 5 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