Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1985
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Windows Operating System
2 
CD-ROM Drive
3 
Genetic Engineering Tool (PCR)
4 
Mobile Laptop Computer
5 
Digital Cellular Network
6 
Automated Manufacturing Cells
7 
Home Video Camcorder
8 
Medical Laser Lithotripsy
9 
Computer Animation Software
10 
Electronic Music Sampling Keyboard
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 21, 1985
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring the Depths of Horror Documentaries. Impact: This documentary on horror kicked off a chain reaction of filmmakers believing that if they just added a sprinkle of 'realism' to their horror flicks, they'd be the next big thing. Spoiler: the world got a lot of bad horror movies instead.. Fact: Did you know that documentaries about horror are often scarier than actual horror movies? Mostly because the filmmakers are still trying to figure out what the heck happened in the editing room!.
- Headline: Exploring 'Lifeforce': A Sci-Fi Horror Classic. Impact: The release of 'Lifeforce' sent shockwaves through the vampire lore community, causing a bizarre uptick in both vampire cosplay and the sale of garlic necklaces. Who knew a film could spark a fashion trend?. Fact: Did you know that 'Lifeforce' was so bad that it actually inspired a group of filmmakers to attempt to make 'so bad it's good' films? And thus, a genre was born... or maybe just some really confused people..
- Headline: Cocoon Film Premiere at the Theater. Impact: When 'Cocoon' opened, a new trend of aging gracefully was born, leading to an explosion of retirement communities embracing the 'spa and yoga' lifestyle. Who needs rejuvenation when you can just do Pilates with your fellow octogenarians?. Fact: Did you know that 'Cocoon' was such a hit that Florida considered changing its state motto to 'We may be old, but we sure know how to party!'? Because nothing says 'party' like bingo at 4 PM!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1985, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1985
$0.84
2025 dataset value
$246,803
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $246,803 today (246.8x return)
Rank #2
MCD
McDonald's
Price in 1985
$1.32
2025 dataset value
$242,284
McDonald's - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $242,284 today (242.3x return)
Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1985
$0.10
2025 dataset value
$2,853,286
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $2,853,286 today (2853.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
$50
The Dark Knight Returns #1
$50
Secret Wars #8
$150
Albedo Anthropomorphics #2
$300
Love and Rockets #1
$250
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Care Bears Plush
$250.00
M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)
$250.00
My Buddy Doll
$700.00
Super Powers Collection
$300.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario Bros.
$1,000.00
Duck Hunt
$275.00
Excitebike
$50.00
Choplifter
$80.00
Gauntlet
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Rookie Card
$18,000
1985 Topps Mark McGwire USA Baseball Rookie Card #401
$2,000
1985 Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb #8a
$189.95
1985 Donruss Shawon Dunston Rated Rookie #43
$150
1985 Star Michael Jordan Rookie Card #101
$480,000