Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1988
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Internet Worm
2 
Portable Laptop Computer
3 
Digital Video Compression Concept
4 
Global Positioning System Civilian Access
5 
Medical Imaging PACS Systems
6 
Touchscreen Interface Prototype
7 
Digital Signal Processor Expansion
8 
Automated Speech Recognition Systems
9 
Electronic Mail Client Software
10 
Reusable Launch Vehicle Studies
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 23, 1988
Full News Archive
- Headline: Dow Jones Climbs Amid Market Recovery. Impact: This surge in the Dow led to an explosion of optimism, causing people to invest in all sorts of ridiculous ideas, including pet rocks and inflatable furniture. Little did they know, this bubble would eventually pave the way for the dot-com boom, where people would invest in anything with a '.com' at the end. Thanks, 43.03 points!. Fact: Did you know that the Dow's rise of 43.03 points is like a toddler's first step? Adorable, but not exactly a marathon runner. It took a lot of baby steps before it became the economic giant we know today..
- Headline: Lacroix: Fashion's Whimsical Innovator. Impact: Lacroix's unique designs inspired the entire fashion industry to embrace the absurd. This led to a future where we saw everything from high-fashion crocs to the infamous 'socks with sandals' trend. Truly, a legacy of creativity that continues to haunt us!. Fact: Fun fact: Christian Lacroix's designs were so whimsical that even his sketches were rumored to float away if the wind was just right. Who knew fashion could be so airborne?.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1988, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1988
$0.31
2025 dataset value
$884,238
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1988, it would be worth $884,238 today (884.2x return)
Rank #2
MSFT
Microsoft
Price in 1988
$0.24
2025 dataset value
$2,037,337
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1988, it would be worth $2,037,337 today (2037.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Killing Joke
$75
Sandman #1
$500
Batman: A Death in the Family
$150
The Spectre #1
$42,000
Wolverine #1
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
$200.00
Super Powers Collection
$150.00
Ghostbusters Proton Pack
$300.00
Polly Pocket
$250.00
Micro Machines
$300.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario Bros. 3
$120.00
Mega Man 2
$200.00
Dragon Quest III
$200.00
Super Contra
$150.00
Altered Beast
$269.99
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Michael Jordan 1988 Fleer Basketball #17
$250,000
Wayne Gretzky 1988 O-Pee-Chee Hockey #1
$2,040.00
Kenner Starting Lineup Steve Young 1988 Figure Card
$600
Super Mario Bros. 1988 Topps Nintendo Game Pack #1A
$500
Bo Jackson 1988 Topps Baseball #750
$129