Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON September 12, 1990
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- Headline: Hollywood's Sharp Wit: Mother-Daughter Duo. Impact: This film review sparked a new wave of mother-daughter duos in Hollywood, leading to a plethora of cringe-worthy reality shows where they bicker while trying to launch careers. Somewhere in a parallel universe, a mother-daughter team became the next big action heroes, changing the genre forever.. Fact: Did you know that in Hollywood, the phrase 'down and out' is often just an audition away from becoming 'up and coming'? Talk about a career rollercoaster!.
- Headline: Stamford's Thriving Office Complex. Impact: This successful suburban office complex led to a nationwide obsession with sterile business parks, ultimately causing the rise of suburban sprawl and a newfound appreciation for office plants. In a bizarre twist, a single ficus tree became the face of the 'Green Office Movement' decades later.. Fact: Did you know that 91% leased means 9% of those offices are still a ghost town? Perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful workspace—if you don’t mind the occasional echo!.
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)