Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1995
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
JavaScript Programming Language
2 
Online Auction Platform
3 
DVD Format
4 
Streaming Media Technology
5 
Commercial GPS Navigation System
6 
Online Search Engine (AltaVista)
7 
Email Web Interface
8 
Computer Antivirus Software
9 
Medical Imaging PACS Expansion
10 
Wi-Fi Standardization (IEEE 802.11)
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON February 2, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Crisis Response with Compassionate Care. Impact: If this widow hadn’t called for help, the medic might have never realized his true calling as a superhero who saves lives with glue guns instead of capes. Now, the idea of a medic traveling with crafting supplies has inspired a whole new generation of DIY medics, leading to an unexpected rise in poorly constructed first-aid kits.. Fact: Did you know that glue guns are now a staple in emergency kits? Just kidding! But wouldn’t it be fun to see a medic pull out a glue gun instead of a stethoscope?.
- Headline: Unveiling Racial Dynamics in 1950s America. Impact: This moment on the Greyhound bus sparked a revolutionary idea: if you can label people based on the color of their skin, why not also judge them on the color of their luggage? Thus began the era of 'Baggage-Based Discrimination' – a trend that thankfully never caught on, but it’s still amusing to consider the possibilities.. Fact: Fun fact: Greyhound buses have been the backdrop for countless heartfelt conversations, but none as impactful as this one, which may or may not have influenced the color of future bus seats!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1995, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
ORCL
Oracle
Price in 1995
$1.70
2025 dataset value
$106,067
Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $106,067 today (106.1x return)
Rank #3
MSFT
Microsoft
Price in 1995
$2.30
2025 dataset value
$210,621
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $210,621 today (210.6x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
X-Men Alpha #1
$3,000
Preacher #1
$75
Witchblade #1
$89.00
Deadpool #1
$200
Astro City #1
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Beanie Babies
$20.00
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Action Figures
$150.00
Sky Dancers
$300.00
Super Soaker 50
$350.00
PlayStation
$2,000.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Rayman
$200.00
Chrono Trigger
$350.00
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy'S Kong Quest
$150.00
Command & Conquer
$89.10
Warcraft Ii: Tides Of Darkness
$665.52
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Rayquaza - Japanese Promo No. 242
$1,800
1995 Marvel Metal Blasters Iron Man
$500
Michael Jordan - 1995 Upper Deck Special Edition
$75,000
Magic: The Gathering - Black Lotus Reprint
$500,000
Batman Forever Hologram Chase Card
$250