Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 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 May 5, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Kevin Kline Stars in Romantic Comedy Adventure. Impact: If Kline hadn't stolen hearts as a French jewel thief, we might never have had a generation of rom-coms featuring bumbling thieves. Imagine a world without 'The Pink Panther' remakes — pure chaos!. Fact: Did you know that Kevin Kline's real-life jewel heist was actually just a failed attempt to impress a waiter with his French accent?.
- Headline: Horses Take Center Stage at Derby. Impact: The chaos of horse racing at the Derby likely led to the invention of the phrase 'too many cooks spoil the broth.' If only they'd learned that lesson sooner, the horses might have had a better time!. Fact: Did you know that jockeys secretly communicate with each other through a series of elaborate hand gestures? It's basically equestrian sign language!.
- Headline: About Real Estate; A Project at Levitt Estate Won't Be Like Levittown. Impact: The shift away from Levittown-style homes led to the rise of McMansions, which changed the landscape of suburban America forever. Thanks to this project, we now have entire neighborhoods dedicated to looking like castles — for people who never read a storybook.. Fact: Did you know that Levittown was so successful that it actually inspired a reality show called 'Extreme Suburb Makeover'? Spoiler: No one wanted to be on 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