Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 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 March 30, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Georgia Lady Bulldogs Defy Expectations. Impact: When Georgia Lady Bulldogs were overlooked for the finals, they inadvertently sparked a nationwide movement where underdogs everywhere started wearing 'snubbed' t-shirts. Years later, this evolved into a trendy fashion line that ironically overshadowed the popular brands they were trying to combat.. Fact: Did you know that being an underdog actually boosts your chances of getting a movie deal? Because, apparently, losing in sports is the new winning in Hollywood..
- Headline: Gentle Pedicures Transform Beauty Industry. Impact: The shift to gentler pedicures led to the invention of the 'Pedicure-Safe Blade,' which ironically became a top-selling kitchen knife for hipster chefs, resulting in a 300% increase in foot injuries in gourmet restaurants. Who knew you could slice bread and toes at the same time?. Fact: Did you know that before this 'gentle' trend, pedicures were basically mini torture sessions? Talk about footloose and fancy-free… or just fancy pain!.
- Headline: Wharton's House: A Value Clash Unfolds. Impact: The family feud over Wharton's house triggered a series of dramatic reality shows about wealthy families squabbling over historic homes, leading to the rise of 'House Wars' — a phenomenon that ironically devalues the very heritage they claim to cherish.. Fact: Did you know that Edith Wharton was not only a novelist but also an interior designer? Talk about multi-tasking; she was literally building drama while writing it!.
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