🧠 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
HEADLINES ON October 29, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Bamboo Furniture Restoration Unveiled. Impact: After this groundbreaking revelation about bamboo's strength, a secret society of bamboo furniture restorers emerged, leading to the rise of a new trend: 'Bamboo Chic' that took over hipster cafes in 2025, resulting in an unprecedented demand for bamboo, which ironically led to mass deforestation. Oops.. Fact: Did you know that bamboo can grow up to 35 inches in a single day? So if you ever feel unproductive, just remember that bamboo is out there living its best life..
- Headline: Quilts Celebrating Past and Present Artistry. Impact: This exhibition sparked a quilt revolution that led to the rise of competitive quilting, eventually resulting in the first-ever Quilting Olympics in 2035, where grandmothers from around the globe competed for the title of 'Grandmaster Quilter.' Who knew fabric could be so intense?. Fact: Fun fact: Quilting has been around for centuries. In fact, ancient Egyptians were known to quilt. So the next time you think you're being artsy, just remember you’re following in the footsteps of people who wrapped their mummies in style..
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