🧠 Inventions of 1987
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON July 27, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Royals Resilience Amidst Struggles. Impact: The Royals deciding to stick together during tough times inadvertently set a precedent for future celebrity couples, leading to a never-ending cycle of reality TV drama and public meltdowns. You’re welcome, Kardashians.. Fact: Did you know that royal family drama has more plot twists than a daytime soap? But hey, at least they don't have to worry about a lack of privacy!.
- Headline: Chrysler's Maserati Unit Welcomes New Leadership. Impact: Chrysler's Maserati unit embracing a 'more fun' approach inadvertently inspired countless mid-life crises, resulting in a surge of flashy sports cars and overpriced hair gel, which in turn led to a spike in questionable fashion choices across the globe.. Fact: Did you know that Donald P. Morrissey swapped corporate monotony for the thrill of a Maserati? Talk about a 'high-speed' retirement plan!.
- Headline: SPORTS WORLD SPECIALS; Fading Bosworth Fans. Impact: The fading of Bosworth fans foreshadowed the slow decline of flamboyant sports personas, leading to a cultural shift where fans now prefer their athletes to be as humble as a librarian—because who doesn’t love a good underdog story?. Fact: Did you know that Brian Bosworth's fashion choices could probably blind you? Good luck trying to find another athlete who can pull off neon like that!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1987, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1987
$0.14
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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