Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 24, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Bronx's Unique 'Dockominium'. Impact: If only the man on the dock had known that his vacant stare was the spark for future generations to invest in 'waterfront property' that would lead to a nationwide obsession with overpriced real estate, perhaps he'd have jumped ship and bought a condo instead.. Fact: Did you know that 'dockominium' is actually a thing? Just like how 'financial ruin' is a thing for anyone who buys one!.
- Headline: Mel Brooks' Hilarious Spaceballs Screening. Impact: Mel Brooks's parody of sci-fi not only made audiences laugh but also sparked a bizarre chain reaction where countless bad sci-fi spoofs emerged, leading to movies like 'Sharknado.' Yes, we have Mel to thank for that.. Fact: Did you know that 'Spaceballs' was almost titled 'Spaceballs: The Search for More Money'? Talk about a transparent cash grab!.
- Headline: Stock Market Retreat After Record Climb. Impact: The stock market's modest decline was just the beginning. Little did they know that this minor setback would eventually lead to the creation of 'day trading' and a generation of people believing they are financial wizards when in reality, they're just gambling with their lunch money.. Fact: Did you know that a 5.78 loss back then was considered a big deal? Nowadays, it takes a 500-point drop for anyone to even raise an eyebrow!.
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