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The Sounds of
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HEADLINES ON July 8, 1985
Full News Archive
- Headline: Beginners Hitting Home Runs in MLB Debut. Impact: The first home run by a rookie sets off a chain reaction that leads to the creation of countless overconfident players, a reality TV show about 'The Next Big Thing', and a national obsession with batting averages that somehow makes it into the next presidential debate.. Fact: Did you know that 49 players hitting home runs in their first game led to an increase in parents naming their kids after these players? Yep, somewhere out there, a kid named 'Home Run Derek' is probably contemplating his life choices..
- Headline: Andujar's Dominance on the Mound. Impact: The intense rivalry between these two pitchers catalyzes a secret society of baseball players who believe that only the best must survive, leading to a bizarre underground league where the only rule is to throw fastballs at each other's egos.. Fact: Fun fact: Pitchers with a lot of wins are statistically more likely to become the subject of very boring documentaries. Who knew that throwing a ball could lead to such riveting discussions?.
Wall Street Time Machine
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $246,803 today (246.8x return)
MCD
McDonald's
McDonald's - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $242,284 today (242.3x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $2,853,286 today (2853.3x return)