🧠 Inventions of 1995
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON February 7, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Quaker Oats Exits Pet Food Industry. Impact: By selling their pet food division, Quaker Oats inadvertently set off a series of events that would lead to the rise of artisanal dog cuisine. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have gourmet dog bakeries where pups dine on truffle-infused kibble. Thanks, Quaker!. Fact: Did you know that Quaker Oats also tried to branch into pet fashion with a line of oatmeal-themed dog sweaters? Spoiler: it didn't go well..
- Headline: Exploring Ancient Arms Race Evidence. Impact: The discovery of an ancient arms race has since fueled conspiracy theories about prehistoric creatures plotting to overthrow their human overlords. Who knew that T-Rexes were just waiting for the right time to reclaim their spot at the top of the food chain?. Fact: Fun fact: This 'arms race' could have been the first example of what we now call 'toys for boys'—because nothing says 'masculine' like a prehistoric claw battle..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1995, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
ORCL
Oracle
Price in 1995
$1.70
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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