Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 5, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Independence Day Celebration in Hanoi. Impact: This seemingly innocent barbecue in Hanoi set off a chain reaction resulting in the global trend of expatriate gatherings, leading to the now-ubiquitous phenomenon of Americans gathering in foreign lands under the guise of patriotism—because nothing says 'freedom' like a hot dog in a country your government once bombed.. Fact: Did you know that the loudspeakers blasting 'The Star-Spangled Banner' were actually just a clever distraction from the awkwardness of discussing the war? Because nothing brings people together like a little selective amnesia..
- Headline: Evolution of Business Travel Comforts. Impact: The gradual disappearance of adventure on planes led to the rise of the 'business casual' dress code, which has now evolved into the 'business pajamas' look we all know and love today. Who needs adventure when you can just wear sweatpants to a meeting?. Fact: Fun fact: Business travel once involved actual adventure! Now, it mainly consists of zipping through security while contemplating your life choices..
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