🧠 Inventions of 2001
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON October 20, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Little Italy Struggles After 9/11. Impact: The decline of Little Italy's vibrancy led to an unexpected surge in artisanal avocado toast shops. Who knew that the death of cannoli would pave the way for overpriced brunches?. Fact: Did you know that Little Italy is now mostly a tourist trap? Just like your last vacation—trapped in overpriced souvenirs and mediocre pasta!.
- Headline: A NATION CHALLENGED: AN OVERVIEW: Oct. 19, 2001; The First Ground Strikes, Hints of Terrorism to Come. Impact: The initial ground strikes in Afghanistan not only changed the course of international relations but also set off a chain reaction of military strategies that made every movie buff think they could become an action hero. Spoiler: They can't.. Fact: Did you know that the anthrax scare had people questioning their mail habits? Suddenly, everyone became a germaphobe, double-checking every letter for 'suspicious powder'!.
- Headline: A Direct Engagement. Impact: The U.S. Army's first ground raid was the beginning of an endless cycle of military engagements, leading to a future where every family gathering involved a PowerPoint on geopolitical strategies. Good luck avoiding that conversation!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'complete mission and leave' has since been redefined as 'we'll see you again in a few years for the sequel'?.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2001, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2001
$0.22
Value in 2025
$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