🧠 Inventions of 1987
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
HEADLINES ON May 22, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Film Screening: Amazing Grace and Chuck. Impact: When a Little Leaguer and a basketball whiz decided to protest nuclear buildup, they inadvertently inspired a global movement of children with capes who thought they could defeat world leaders with the power of their innocence. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work, but they did get some great TikTok views.. Fact: Did you know that 'Amazing Grace and Chuck' was the first film to feature a Little Leaguer who was more interested in saving the world than hitting home runs? Talk about a plot twist!.
- Headline: Teen-Age Gang in 'Enemy Territory'. Impact: This film's premise of an insurance agent, a telephone repairman, and a wheelchair war vet taking on a street gang led to the creation of an entire genre where ordinary people become extraordinary heroes. This later inspired a slew of terrible sequels, proving once again that Hollywood just can’t resist milking a concept dry.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Teen-Age Gang in 'Enemy Territory'' is the movie that officially declared that everyday jobs are the new superpowers. Forget capes; all you need is a decent 401k and a wrench!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1987, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1987
$0.14
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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