🧠 Inventions of 1995
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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)
HEADLINES ON December 11, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Worries Over Hard-Liners in Russia. Impact: The hard-liners in Russia decided to flex their muscles, causing a ripple effect that eventually led to a series of very uncomfortable diplomatic dinners across Europe. Who knew that a tough guy in Moscow could make the price of borscht skyrocket in Kyiv?. Fact: Did you know that political chest-beating is like a bad sequel to a movie? It just keeps getting worse, and you wonder why you came back for more..
- Headline: Gerardo Aponte's Journey to Recovery. Impact: Gerardo Aponte's decision to save himself led to a butterfly effect where he became an unwitting motivational speaker, inspiring thousands to find their own paths—just as long as they don't try to move to Florida during hurricane season.. Fact: Did you know that 'moving on' is often just code for 'I can't handle my current life choices'? Welcome to adulthood!.
- Headline: Advancements in PC Sound Technology. Impact: As PC makers focused on sound, they unknowingly paved the way for future generations to argue over the best way to stream cat videos. Who would have thought that fine-tuning sound would lead to the creation of ASMR videos—a new realm of digital escapism?. Fact: Did you know that the best sound system is still the one that can drown out your neighbor's awful karaoke? Priorities, people!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1995, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
ORCL
Oracle
Price in 1995
$1.70
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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