Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1983
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Cellular Telephone Commercial Launch
2 
Domain Name System (DNS)
3 
Personal Computer Mouse
4 
Compact Disc-ROM
5 
Artificial Intelligence Expert Systems
6 
Global Positioning System Deployment
7 
Portable CD Player (Discman)
8 
Medical Laser Eye Surgery
9 
Computer-Aided Drug Design
10 
Electronic Trading Systems
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 29, 1983
Full News Archive
- Headline: Federal Reserve Eases Credit Market Concerns. Impact: Had the Federal Reserve actually tightened credit in response to economic growth, we might have seen a rise in '60s-inspired flower child communes instead of overpriced lattes and avocado toast. Thanks, Volcker!. Fact: Did you know that Volcker used to moonlight as a stand-up comedian? Just kidding, but his serious demeanor could definitely use a laugh track..
- Headline: DeBartolo Family Defies NFL Owners. Impact: The DeBartolo family's refusal to divest could have set off a chain reaction leading to alternate leagues where football is played on pogo sticks and referees are replaced by cats. Just imagine the chaos!. Fact: Did you know that the NFL once considered a 'no pants' rule for better airflow? Just kidding again, but that would certainly change the game!.
- Headline: Ayako Okamoto's Game-Changing Decision. Impact: Had Ayako Okamoto stuck to her roots in Japan, we might have seen a world where softball is an Olympic event, and Japan dominates with a secret weapon: flying ninjas pitching from the mound.. Fact: Did you know Ayako's favorite snack is sushi? Just imagine her winning championships while munching on raw fish. Talk about dedication!.
- Headline: SCOUTING; Off-Ice Demands. Impact: If the Islanders had focused solely on their charitable softball games, we might have ended up with an entirely new sport: extreme charity softball, complete with obstacle courses and mandatory clown costumes.. Fact: Did you know that Bryan Trottier once tried to teach his dog to play hockey? Legend has it, the dog preferred fetch over slap shots!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1983, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1983
$0.15
2025 dataset value
$784,047
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $784,047 today (784.0x return)
Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1983
$1.11
2025 dataset value
$188,194
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $188,194 today (188.2x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The New Teen Titans #1
$150
Saga of the Swamp Thing #20
$50
Detective Comics #526
$15
Thor #337
$50
Miracleman #2
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids
$150.00
My Little Pony
$150.00
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$175.00
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Action Figures
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Mario Bros.
$600.00
Dragon'S Lair
$200.00
M.U.L.E.
$182.44
Lode Runner
$115.00
Tapper
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1983 Topps Baseball Tony Gwynn Rookie Card
$2,500
1983 Topps Baseball Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card
$1,560.00
1983 Topps Baseball Wade Boggs Rookie Card
$1,500
1983 O-Pee-Chee Wrestling Hulk Hogan Card
$1,000
1983 Donruss Baseball Three’s Company - Ripken, Hrabosky, And Fingers (Card #654)
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