Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 14, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Wife-Killing Trials: Acquittal Rates Revealed. Impact: This study could very well have led to more awareness and stricter laws against domestic violence. Or it could just make men think twice about marriage. Either way, it’s a win for either side of the aisle.. Fact: Here’s a fun fact: the only thing scarier than a horror movie is a statistic about spouse-related crimes. Just a little something to think about next time you’re at a wedding..
- Headline: Study of Wife-Killing Trials Shows a Small Acquittal Rate. Impact: This study might have opened the eyes of the justice system, leading to better support for victims. Or it could just make people think twice about saying 'I do'. Either way, the outcomes ripple through family law and public perceptions indefinitely.. Fact: Did you know that spousal murder trials are the only place where 'it’s complicated' doesn’t even begin to cover the situation? Just another day in the court of ‘What Were You Thinking?’.
- Headline: COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Agent Agrees to Settle Suit. Impact: This settlement might have set a precedent that allows sports agents to continue their shenanigans with a slap on the wrist, thus ensuring the chaos of college athletics remains as entertaining as ever. Thank you, sports world!. Fact: Did you know that sports agents are like the middlemen of the sports world? They take a cut, and sometimes the only thing they’re good at is making sure you never quite know how much they’re making off you..
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