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HEADLINES ON January 17, 1995
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- Headline: Ross Guides QBs Before Super Bowl '95. Impact: If Bobby Ross had just focused on football instead of ticket distribution and family drama, perhaps the 49ers would have invented a time machine to guarantee their victories instead of just showing up to the Super Bowl. The ripple effect? An alternate timeline where football teams negotiate their championships over brunch instead of on the field.. Fact: In the world of sports, distractions can lead to unexpected victories... or embarrassing defeats. Just ask any fan who watched their team lose because the coach was too busy sorting out a ticket scandal..
- Headline: Iona College Appoints New President. Impact: Iona College's quest for efficiency could have led to a future where all colleges had to operate like fast-food chains, complete with drive-thrus for degree pick-ups. Imagine the chaos of getting a PhD while waiting in line for a combo meal!. Fact: Brother James A. Liguori's first order of business was probably introducing a mandatory course on 'How to Cut Corners 101.' Because who needs quality education when you can have budget cuts?.
- Headline: Pandas Arriving in U.S. Soon. Impact: The arrival of pandas to the U.S. may have sparked a global obsession with cute animals, leading to a future where every country has its own designated 'adorable animal ambassador'. Who knows? We could have been stuck in a world where capybaras run for office.. Fact: Pandas are often described as 'bamboo-eating machines,' but little did you know, they also hold the title for 'most likely to cause a national crisis of cuteness.'.
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ORCL
Oracle
Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $106,067 today (106.1x return)
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Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $210,621 today (210.6x return)