🧠 Inventions of 1999
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Smartphone Platform
2 
Wi-Fi Standard Expansion (802.11b)
3 
Online Payment Platform
4 
Search Engine Advertising Model
5 
MP3 Player Ecosystem
6 
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
7 
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
8 
Voice over IP Services
9 
Location-Based Services
10 
Online Gaming Platforms
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON August 15, 1999
Full News Archive
- Headline: Bush Wins Iowa G.O.P. Straw Poll. Impact: After this straw poll triumph, Bush's confidence skyrocketed, leading him to believe he could do anything. This resulted in a series of questionable decisions, including his infamous 'Mission Accomplished' banner, which, funnily enough, had zero impact on actual missions.. Fact: Did you know that straw polls are basically the 'like' button of politics? Except instead of just ignoring you, they can actually ruin your career..
- Headline: Revitalizing Manhattan's Historic Loft. Impact: Transforming an old loft into a boutique hotel ushered in the era of hipster gentrification. This single move caused a butterfly effect that would lead to overpriced avocado toast and a surge in ironic mustaches across the city.. Fact: Did you know that boutique hotels are just regular hotels wearing designer clothes? Next time, check for a bow tie on the bedspread..
- Headline: A Residence For Alzheimer's. Impact: The opening of this Alzheimer's residence initiated conversations about memory care, inspiring a slew of reality shows about forgetfulness. Who knew that a serious issue could lead to such entertaining TV? At least people were paying attention.. Fact: Fun fact: Alzheimer’s care facilities are basically like summer camps for adults, except instead of crafts, you get medical care and lots of 'Do you remember me?'.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1999, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #2
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1999
$0.31
Value in 2025
$880,068
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1999, it would be worth $880,068 today (880.1x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman: Harley Quinn #1
$35.00
The Authority #1
$75
Planetary #1
$1,200
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace #1
$200
Bluntman and Chronic #1
$15
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO Star Wars Sets
$150.00
Pokemon Trading Card Game
$150.00
Furby
$30.00
Razor Scooter
$150.00
Beyblade
$700.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Smash Bros.
$500.00
Silent Hill
$147.48
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
$750.00
Final Fantasy VIII
$200.00
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Charizard Holo #4
$1,655
1999 Bandai Dragon Ball Z Japanese Prism Card #PP-06 (Son Goku Super Saiyan)
Unknown
1999 Sports Illustrated for Kids Tiger Woods #536
$20,400
1999 Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering 'Urza's Legacy' Foil Grim Monolith
$250
1999 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind
$65,100