Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 10, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Eudora Welty: Storyteller at Heart. Impact: Eudora Welty's typewriter may have gone silent, but her stories sparked a literary revolution that led to the eventual rise of coffee shop culture, where aspiring writers now sip overpriced lattes while pretending to be the next big thing. Who knew a chair could have such an impact?. Fact: Did you know that Eudora Welty was so good at storytelling that she could probably make a grocery list sound like an epic saga? It's true!.
- Headline: Race Drivers Charged in Yonkers Scandal. Impact: The harness drivers accused of throwing races inadvertently laid the groundwork for the modern-day reality TV show, 'Celebrity Horse Racing,' where viewers can watch famous people lose money while pretending to care about horses. Talk about a win-win for entertainment!. Fact: Did you know that throwing races is still considered a sport in some circles? Just kidding, it’s illegal. But hey, at least they made it interesting!.
- Headline: Soon, Even E. T. Will Wear a Pager. Impact: The rise of pagers signified the beginning of our obsession with being constantly connected. Fast forward to today, and we can't even escape our phones in the bathroom. Thanks a lot, 90s technology!. Fact: Did you know that pagers were once so cool that doctors and bond traders were basically the hipsters of their time? Now, they just look like they forgot to upgrade!.
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