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 10, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Caine and Geilgud Star in Suspenseful Drama. Impact: The thrilling espionage of 'The Whistle Blower' inspired a whole generation of couch spies, leading to the rise of amateur sleuths who think they can uncover government secrets just by watching YouTube tutorials. Thanks to Caine and Geilgud, every neighborhood now has a self-proclaimed 'spy' who thinks they're the next James Bond.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Whistle Blower' was so suspenseful that it caused several viewers to forget their popcorn? That's a real tragedy in the film world..
- Headline: Summer Evenings in the Poconos. Impact: The Poconos' summer blessings became the ultimate vacation spot for stressed-out Americans, leading to an influx of tourists, overpriced t-shirts, and the inevitable rise of people complaining about overpriced t-shirts. Truly, a butterfly that flapped its wings and caused a retail storm.. Fact: The Poconos once claimed to be the honeymoon capital of the world. Who knew that a place famous for its summer weather would also become legendary for newlyweds' questionable decision-making?.
- Headline: FILM: 'THE SQUEEZE,' A COMEDY-ACTION DRAMA. Impact: The conspiracy behind 'The Squeeze' not only made viewers paranoid about lottery drawings but also inadvertently led to the rise of online betting. Now people's dreams of striking it rich come with a side of existential dread, all thanks to a comedy-action drama.. Fact: It's ironic that a film about rigging lotteries could inspire so many people to gamble their lives away. You know, for the thrill of the 'just maybe'—because nothing says 'I love you' like significant financial risk..
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