Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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 December 25, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tragic Death of Teen Football Player. Impact: Cody's untimely passing sent shockwaves through the community, culminating in a series of inexplicable sleep-related phenomena across the globe. This mysterious trend led to the rise of sleep study research, ultimately resulting in the invention of alarm clocks that also serve as personal therapists—and who knew those would need a subscription fee too?. Fact: Did you know the average person spends about 26 years sleeping? That's a lot of time to contemplate your life choices... or just ignore them until the alarm clock goes off..
- Headline: Innovations in Film Production Technology. Impact: The move towards digital technology in film was like tossing a glitter bomb into a dusty old library. It sparked a revolution that made it possible for anyone with a smartphone to think they’re the next Spielberg, leading to an endless stream of mediocre films and a world that now thinks 'influencer' is a valid career choice.. Fact: Fun fact: Hollywood's love affair with digital tech means you can now watch a movie on your phone while sitting on the toilet—because who doesn't love a good plot twist with a side of bathroom acoustics?.
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