Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 2001
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Portable Music Player (iPod)
2 
Wi-Fi Public Hotspots
3 
Online Encyclopedia (Wikipedia)
4 
3G Mobile Networks
5 
Cloud Computing Concept
6 
Digital Video Compression (H.264)
7 
Online Photo Sharing
8 
Instant Messaging Platforms
9 
Tablet Computer Concept
10 
Satellite Broadband Internet
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON September 15, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Amex Bank's Quick Response Post-9/11. Impact: The halted construction in NYC led to a sudden influx of architects becoming stand-up comedians, because if they couldn't build skyscrapers, they might as well build punchlines.. Fact: New York City has enough construction projects stalled at any given time to build a bridge to the moon... if only they could get the permits..
- Headline: Impact of Terror on NYC Construction. Impact: FedEx's reliance on trucks instead of planes sparked a nationwide obsession with road trips, leading to the Great American Road Trip Revival of the 2000s. Who needs air travel when you can stop for gas station snacks?. Fact: FedEx was founded in 1971 and has delivered millions of packages since, but let’s be honest, they’re still trying to figure out how to deliver on time during the holiday season..
- Headline: Back in the Air Again, And Feeling a Special Rush. Impact: The thriving economy of Bogotá despite conflict is a reminder that if you throw enough parties, people will forget there's a war going on. Or at least they’ll pretend to.. Fact: Colombia is famous for its coffee, but maybe it should be known for its ability to keep the party going amidst chaos. Who knew a little fog could lead to good times?.
- Headline: Bogotá Journal; Conflict Rages, but Capital Basks in Good Times.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2001, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2001
$0.22
2025 dataset value
$1,220,264
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2001, it would be worth $1,220,264 today (1220.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #36
$200
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
$50
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1
$50
Y: The Last Man #1
$150
American Gods #1
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO BIONICLE
$150.00
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
$540.00
Harry Potter Movie Merchandise (Action Figures)
$120.00
Bratz Dolls
$150.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$100.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Halo: Combat Evolved
$100.00
Grand Theft Auto III
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Melee
$74.00
Final Fantasy X
$200.00
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
$25.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon - 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$10,000
2001 Topps Chrome Traded #T247 Ichiro Suzuki Rookie Card
$471
2001 Upper Deck Tiger Woods #1 Rookie Card
$25,100
2001 Pokémon Neo Revelation 1st Edition Holo Houndoom #8
$1,200
2001 SP Authentic Michael Jordan #MM1 Auto Jersey
$40,000