🧠 Inventions of 1985
Verified invention milestones and practical breakthroughs associated with the year.
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 November 1, 1985
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Friedkin's Gritty Cinema. Impact: This film about a killer counterfeiter caused a surge in counterfeit-themed movies, leading to a bizarre trend of aspiring criminals trying to make a living from bad screenplays instead of actual crime. So, thanks to Friedkin, we have a whole genre of 'based on a true story' movies that are anything but true.. Fact: Friedkin's films are known for their 'strictly sleaze' vibe. They’re like the cinematic equivalent of a greasy diner—unapologetically messy but somehow irresistible..
- Headline: Jack Lemmon in 'Macaroni'. Impact: The release of 'Macaroni' sparked a culinary revolution that made pasta the go-to comfort food in America, leading to a never-ending cycle of pasta-themed social media accounts. You could say it was the start of a 'carb-ocalypse.'. Fact: Jack Lemmon starred in a lot of comedies, but this one somehow managed to make people forget how to properly season their sauce. Who knew pasta could be so bland?.
- Headline: Freddy Krueger Strikes Again!. Impact: Freddy Krueger's return not only traumatized a generation of teenagers but also inspired countless sleep-related fears, resulting in an increase in insomnia and caffeine consumption that has yet to be reversed. So, thanks Freddy, for the coffee industry boom!. Fact: Freddy Krueger has been known to be a nightmare for many, but let’s be honest, it’s his fashion choices that really haunt us. That sweater is a style crime in any decade..
- Headline: SCREEN: 'ELENI,' MEMOIR OF A QUEST FOR JUSTICE. Impact: The emotional weight of 'Eleni' brought to light the tragedies of the Greek civil war, leading to an increase in awareness about historical injustices. Little did they know, it also inspired a generation of armchair historians with too much time and too many opinions.. Fact: The film's quest for justice highlights the real horrors of war—like how it can make you question the very essence of humanity. And here we thought reality TV was the worst thing to come out of the 21st century..
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