Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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 April 24, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Jennings Critiques U.N. Bosnia Peacekeeping Efforts. Impact: This confrontation led to a global awakening about the ineffectiveness of peacekeeping missions, which in turn prompted nations to invest in overpriced military tech. Ironically, those same nations now struggle to find a way to press 'start' on their shiny new gadgets during real crises.. Fact: Did you know that Peter Jennings was so good at reporting that he probably caused a few U.N. members to rethink their career choices? Maybe they should have just stuck to knitting..
- Headline: Jennings Challenges U.N. on Bosnia Crisis. Impact: After Jennings’ report, the U.N. started handing out 'How Not to Be Incompetent' manuals, which, spoiler alert, were never actually implemented. The real winners? Authors of conspiracy theories about the U.N. being run by lizard people.. Fact: Fun fact: The U.N. has more committees than a high school student council. Meanwhile, actual peacekeeping remains a 'work in progress'—or a 'work in procrastination,' depending on who you ask..
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