FEBRUARY 19, 1987

THURSDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1987
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $59,886 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $3.59
Median_Home_Price: $69,530.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.18
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.64
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $3.79
First_Class_Stamp: $0.22
Milk_Price_Avg: $2.59
Top Movies From 1987
1 Three Men and a Baby
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Three Men and a Baby
2 Fatal Attraction
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Fatal Attraction
3 Beverly Hills Cop II
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Beverly Hills Cop II
4 Good Morning, Vietnam
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Good Morning, Vietnam
5 Moonstruck
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Moonstruck
6 The Untouchables
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The Untouchables
7 The Secret of My Success
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The Secret of My Success
8 Stakeout
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Stakeout
9 Lethal Weapon
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Lethal Weapon
10 The Witches of Eastwick
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The Witches of Eastwick
Critical Condition
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Critical Condition
Outrageous Fortune
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Outrageous Fortune
The Bedroom Window
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The Bedroom Window
Radio Days
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Radio Days
Mannequin
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Mannequin
Over the Top
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Over the Top
Black Widow
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Black Widow
Light of Day
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Light of Day
An American Tail
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An American Tail
Platoon
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Platoon
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
The Golden Child
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The Golden Child
Three Amigos
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Three Amigos
Little Shop of Horrors
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Little Shop of Horrors
February 19, 1987 Trivia
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Television On February 19, 1987
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Murder, She Wrote poster
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Murder, She Wrote
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
Jeopardy! poster
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Jeopardy!
The A-Team poster
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The A-Team
Saturday Night Live poster
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Saturday Night Live
MacGyver poster
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MacGyver
Miami Vice poster
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Miami Vice
The Story of February 19, 1987

On February 19, 1987, the rise of DECO appliances began to capture the attention of collectors and design enthusiasts, marking a significant moment in the world of consumer goods.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1987

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Digital Camera Sensor Improvements
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Digital Camera Sensor Improvements
2 Portable Cellular Phone
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Portable Cellular Phone
3 Computer-Aided Surgery Systems
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Computer-Aided Surgery Systems
4 Compact Flash Memory Concept
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Compact Flash Memory Concept
5 Desktop Publishing Software (PageMaker)
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Desktop Publishing Software (PageMaker)
6 Medical Ultrasound Doppler Imaging
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Medical Ultrasound Doppler Imaging
7 Network File Sharing Protocols
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Network File Sharing Protocols
8 Automated Warehouse Robotics
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Automated Warehouse Robotics
9 Digital Music Compact Disc Production
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Digital Music Compact Disc Production
10 Space Station Module Concepts
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Space Station Module Concepts

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON February 19, 1987

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  • Headline: Reviving Deco Appliance Collecting. Impact: The newfound appreciation for Deco appliances led to a revival in retro design, which ironically made millennials who can't afford real estate rally around overpriced vintage irons as 'investments'. Who knew an iron could be a status symbol?. Fact: Did you know that the 1940s iron was the original multitasker? It could not only flatten your clothes but also serve as a makeshift doorstop and a weapon of choice in a kitchen brawl!.
  • Headline: Exploring Gender Humor in 'HERS'. Impact: This headline sparked a global movement where men and women started a debate that would last for ages. The result? Endless sitcoms and awkward conversations at parties. So, thanks for that, 1980s journalists!. Fact: Fun fact: The first recorded joke about sex dates back to ancient Babylon, proving that humanity's fascination with humor and intimacy is as old as civilization itself. Some things just never change!.
  • Headline: Nomadic Tents: Vibrant Artistry in Harsh Landscapes. Impact: The recognition of nomads' tent art led to a bizarre trend in urban settings, where hipsters began converting tents into chic cafes. Now, people pay $10 for a coffee while sitting on the ground in a sleeping bag, pretending it's 'authentic'.. Fact: Did you know that nomadic tent interiors are often more colorful than a peacock in a paint factory? Who needs a mansion when you can have a portable rainbow?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1987, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1987
$0.14
2025 dataset value
$1,945,817

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $1,945,817 today (1945.8x return)

Rank #2
MSFT
Microsoft
Price in 1987
$0.10
2025 dataset value
$4,778,667

Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $4,778,667 today (4778.7x return)

Rank #3
INTC
Intel
Price in 1987
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$146,978

Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $146,978 today (147.0x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4
$150
Watchmen #12
Watchmen #12
$150
Daredevil #227
Daredevil #227
$500
X-Men #221
X-Men #221
$125
Justice League #1
Justice League #1
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Koosh Ball
Koosh Ball
$75.00
Nerf Football
Nerf Football
$900.00
Jenga
Jenga
$300.00
Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda
$500.00
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy
$150.00
Metal Gear
Metal Gear
$299.99
Street Fighter
Street Fighter
$185.00
Contra
Contra
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1987 Fleer Michael Jordan #59
1987 Fleer Michael Jordan #59
$18,100.00
1987 Topps Barry Bonds #320
1987 Topps Barry Bonds #320
$1,200
1987 Donruss Greg Maddux Rated Rookie #36
1987 Donruss Greg Maddux Rated Rookie #36
$300
1987 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson #170
1987 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson #170
$170
1987 Panini Soccer Diego Maradona #82
1987 Panini Soccer Diego Maradona #82
$250,000