🧠 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
HEADLINES ON August 18, 1999
Full News Archive
- Headline: Shakespeare's Gruesome Tragedy Unveiled. Impact: This production of Titus Andronicus inspired an entire genre of horror films. If Shakespeare only knew that his bloody tales would lead to a world where teenagers run from campfire stories to streaming horror flicks, he might have stuck to comedies.. Fact: Did you know that Titus Andronicus is often considered one of Shakespeare's least popular plays? It’s like the black sheep of the family reunion—everyone pretends it doesn’t exist..
- Headline: Louima Case Conviction Doubts Explored. Impact: The doubts surrounding the Louima case set off a chain reaction that led to a national conversation about police accountability. Little did they know, the 'just let it slide' attitude would become the hottest trend in law enforcement.. Fact: Did you know that Abner Louima's case is often referenced in discussions about police brutality? It's a grim reminder that some things never seem to change, like bad acting in legal dramas..
- Headline: When the West Was Wild, and Fish Were Fish. Impact: Tadich Grill's 150-year history reminds us that while technology changes, our love for greasy fish and chips remains eternal. One could argue that this restaurant has seen more history than most politicians.. Fact: Did you know that Tadich Grill is the oldest continuously running restaurant in California? That’s right, it predates the Gold Rush by at least a decade. Talk about being ahead of the curve!.
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