Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 19, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Revenue Behind 'The Bridges Of Madison County'. Impact: If 'The Bridges Of Madison County' hadn't been such a cinematic masterpiece, we might never have seen the rise of the 'romantic drama with a side of overpriced merchandise' genre. Imagine a world where you don’t have to choose between a heartfelt film and a collection of themed coffee mugs. Truly tragic.. Fact: Did you know that the real money in movies isn't even from ticket sales? It's from selling you everything from keychains to kitchenware. Thanks, Walt Disney, for teaching us that our hearts can be bought..
- Headline: Community Unites Against Racial Hatred. Impact: This incident sparked a movement, proving that sometimes, a simple yearbook entry can ignite a community's introspection. Who knew a slur would lead to a quest for healing? Perhaps the real lesson here is that words can cause more damage than our favorite reality TV show ever could.. Fact: Fun fact: Yearbooks are basically time capsules of teenage angst. Who knew they could also contain a side of racism? Let's hope future generations learn to read the fine print before hitting 'submit' on those yearbook quotes..
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