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 26, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket'. Impact: If Kubrick had made 'Full Metal Jacket' a romantic comedy instead, we might have seen a rise in peace-loving couples instead of an influx of war documentaries throughout the '90s. Who knew that a film could alter the course of cinematic history and trigger a peace movement? Well, now you do!. Fact: Did you know that Kubrick filmed the entire movie in England? Nothing says 'Vietnam' like a rainy day in London!.
- Headline: 'Dragnet' Parody: A Hilarious Update. Impact: The parody of 'Dragnet' opened the floodgates for every future cop show to take itself less seriously, leading to the creation of shows like 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Reno 911!' Who knew a couple of hippies could save the world from boredom?. Fact: Did you know that Joe Friday's nephew was originally supposed to be a talking cat? Just imagine the feline crime-fighting duo!.
- Headline: Exploring 'Straight to Hell': A Film Overview. Impact: Had 'Straight to Hell' been a blockbuster, we might have seen a surge in Western-themed bank heists, leading to a reality TV show called 'Desert Bandits.' The world could have been a very different place if we were all binging on bandits instead of survival shows!. Fact: Did you know that the film was so forgettable that even the desert sands are trying to erase its memory? Talk about a tough audience!.
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