Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 1987
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Digital Camera Sensor Improvements
2 
Portable Cellular Phone
3 
Computer-Aided Surgery Systems
4 
Compact Flash Memory Concept
5 
Desktop Publishing Software (PageMaker)
6 
Medical Ultrasound Doppler Imaging
7 
Network File Sharing Protocols
8 
Automated Warehouse Robotics
9 
Digital Music Compact Disc Production
10 
Space Station Module Concepts
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON April 10, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Secret of My Success. Impact: The rise of corporate comedy films led to a generation of office workers believing they could be just like the characters, resulting in a worldwide increase in terrible workplace puns and inappropriate 'team-building' activities. Thanks a lot, Hollywood.. Fact: Did you know that more people have watched 'The Secret of My Success' than have read an actual business manual? It's true; pop culture wins again!.
- Headline: Frankenstein Screening at Byron's Villa. Impact: Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' at Byron's villa became the blueprint for every modern-day horror film, leading to countless sequels and reboots, proving that no monster truly dies as long as Hollywood has a remaster button.. Fact: Did you know that Ken Russell once claimed he went 'ape' because he mistook his director's chair for a throne? True story, the chair now resides in the Museum of Bad Directorial Decisions..
- Headline: FILM: 'THREE FOR THE ROAD'. Impact: This charming tale of a senatorial aide and a rebellious teen inadvertently inspired countless road trip movies, leading to a rise in the popularity of roadside attractions and a significant uptick in 'Are we there yet?' complaints.. Fact: Did you know that transporting a teenager is scientifically proven to age you faster than time travel? Seriously, the time dilation is real when you're stuck in a car with a moody teen..
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
$150
Watchmen #12
$150
Daredevil #227
$500
X-Men #221
$125
Justice League #1
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Koosh Ball
$75.00
Nerf Football
$900.00
Jenga
$300.00
Pound Puppies
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda
$500.00
Final Fantasy
$150.00
Metal Gear
$299.99
Street Fighter
$185.00
Contra
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1987 Fleer Michael Jordan #59
$18,100.00
1987 Topps Barry Bonds #320
$1,200
1987 Donruss Greg Maddux Rated Rookie #36
$300
1987 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson #170
$170
1987 Panini Soccer Diego Maradona #82
$250,000