Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON July 11, 1990
Full News Archive
- Headline: Rock Detective: A Unique Cinematic Experience. Impact: This low-life rock detective’s antics inspired a generation of wannabe sleuths who think that solving crimes requires a leather jacket and a really bad attitude. Little did they know, this would lead to the birth of a thousand terrible buddy cop films. Thanks, rock detective!. Fact: Did you know that third-grade jokes are the foundation of modern comedy? Just ask any comedian who’s ever bombed at an open mic!.
- Headline: Baltimore's Office Market Challenges Ahead. Impact: The uncertainty surrounding office plans in Baltimore set off a chain reaction of indecision that eventually led to the rise of remote work. If only those office buildings could talk, they’d probably be whispering, 'We’re not really needed, are we?'. Fact: Baltimore's office vacancy rate is so high that some buildings are thinking about applying for a reality show. 'The Real Vacant Offices of Baltimore' anyone?.
- Headline: Dole Food Executive Becomes President. Impact: Dole Food’s executive taking the helm may have seemed like just another corporate reshuffle, but it actually sparked a fruit revolution. Suddenly, everyone thought they could be the next big fruit mogul, which led to the infamous Avocado Toast Craze of 2016.. Fact: Dole's president now has the weight of the world on his shoulders—specifically, the weight of every fruit-related pun you can think of. 'Orange you glad I’m here?' is probably a daily greeting..
Wall Street Time Machine
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,285,532 today (1285.5x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,043,076 today (1043.1x return)