Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 3, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Brooklyn's Stoop-Sitting Tradition Explained. Impact: The rise of stoop-sitting as a cultural phenomenon led to the establishment of the world's first 'Stoop Olympics' in 2025, where competitors from around the globe showcase their best sitting techniques. This event inadvertently caused a global shortage of comfortable chairs.. Fact: Did you know that stoop-sitting was once considered an Olympic sport? Just kidding, but it should be! Imagine the drama and the snacks!.
- Headline: Tips for Buying Antique Furniture. Impact: The advice against buying old tables sparked a global frenzy for new furniture. This eventually led to a revolution in table design, resulting in the 'hover-table' by 2040, causing many to wonder why they ever sat down in the first place.. Fact: Did you know that buying second-hand furniture is a great way to get haunted? Enjoy your new ghostly roommate!.
- Headline: Exploring College Life Through 'HERS'. Impact: The hopeful start of a young woman's college journey initiated a trend of unrealistic expectations about campus life, leading to an entire subculture of 'College Survival Guides' and the infamous 'Overly Optimistic Freshman' meme that haunts social media to this day.. Fact: Did you know that college is just like high school, but with more coffee and fewer rules? Oh, and also, the same existential dread!.
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