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 24, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Trump's Involvement in America's Cup. Impact: Trump's foray into yachting created a ripple effect that led to the rise of the luxury yacht industry. Now, every millionaire thinks they need a yacht, and the only thing they can seem to agree on is that they should all name them after their mothers.. Fact: Did you know that Donald Trump once considered a yacht to be a valid substitute for a personality? Spoiler alert: it didn't work..
- Headline: Exploring Ritchie Valens in 'La Bamba'. Impact: 'La Bamba' not only immortalized Ritchie Valens but also served as a launching pad for countless karaoke disasters, forever altering the course of Saturday nights across the globe. Thanks, Ritchie.. Fact: Fun fact: Ritchie Valens’ career was so short, it makes a shooting star look like a long-running sitcom..
- Headline: Exploring Themes in 'Wish You Were Here'. Impact: The film 'Wish You Were Here' opened the floodgates for British teenage angst to spill onto cinema screens, leading to a series of films that collectively scream, 'Why doesn't anyone understand me?'. Fact: British teenage girls have been acting out since Shakespeare. You’d think someone would have caught on by now..
- Headline: Market Place; Zenith Is Left In Spotlight. Impact: Zenith's spotlight moment turned out to be more of a spotlight flicker, leading to the great American electronics collapse of the '90s. Who knew a company being lonely on the market could ruin a whole industry?. Fact: Zenith was once at the top of the electronics game. Now, they’re just a trivia question waiting for desperate pub quiz teams..
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