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 23, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Confronting Race and Liberalism in America. Impact: This headline sparked a wave of 'politically correct' parenting that ultimately led to the creation of an entire industry of overly sensitive children's books. Who knew that a single interview could lead to the rise of the 'Safe Space' movement? Thanks a lot, Southern scribbler!. Fact: In the South, it's often said that the only thing more stubborn than a mule is a person who hasn't updated their views since the Civil War..
- Headline: The Importance of Furniture Finishes. Impact: By popularizing furniture finishes, this article inadvertently set off a chain reaction of DIY home improvement projects, leading to the rise of 'Weekend Warriors' everywhere. Little did anyone know that the quest for glossy wood would one day result in global furniture assembly disasters.. Fact: Applying furniture finishes became such a trend that it’s said even the wood itself started feeling insecure about its natural look..
- Headline: Cats Take the Lead in Pet Ownership. Impact: The rise of cats as the supreme pet led to a covert feline coup, resulting in cats taking over social media and the world’s hearts. This event ultimately paved the way for the dominance of cat memes, which have since been used to influence elections and distract the masses.. Fact: Statistically, cat owners are 50% more likely to think their pet is plotting to take over their life. Spoiler alert: They probably are..
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