Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2003
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Social Media Platform (MySpace)
2 
Voice Search Technology
3 
Electric Hybrid Vehicle (Prius)
4 
Online Video Streaming Platform
5 
3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
6 
Wi-Fi Home Routers
7 
Open-Source Web Browser (Firefox)
8 
Digital Rights Management Systems
9 
Medical Electronic Health Records
10 
Spam Filtering Algorithms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 26, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Jeffrey Zaun: POW Reflects on Gulf War. Impact: Jeffrey Zaun's lawsuits and media presence sparked a series of reality TV shows about war veterans, ultimately leading to a bizarre future where reality shows dominate the airwaves, and actual history is relegated to the 'boring' documentary section.. Fact: Did you know that suing a country for damages is a bit like asking a lion for a hug? It's just not going to end well for you!.
- Headline: Bertelsmann's Profit Dips Amid Music Challenges. Impact: Bertelsmann's music slump set off a domino effect that resulted in the rise of streaming services, which eventually led to modern-day music being reduced to 30-second TikTok clips. Thanks, Bertelsmann!. Fact: Did you know that a 25% drop in profits is basically what happens to your bank account every time you think 'I deserve a treat' while grocery shopping?.
- Headline: Korean Mysteries, Deciphered By a Family of Masters. Impact: Seunghi Baek's cooking legacy inspired a global wave of fusion cuisine, where traditional recipes are mangled with questionable ingredients, resulting in a future where sushi tacos are a thing—because why not confuse your taste buds?. Fact: Did you know that Korean cuisine is so intricate that it’s like a culinary Rubik's cube? Good luck solving that one without a master’s degree in flavor!.
- Headline: Even Some of Hussein's Arab Foes Take a Certain Pride in His Fight. Impact: The mixed sentiments towards Saddam Hussein strengthened anti-American sentiments in the Middle East, leading to an era where political memes are used as a form of protest—because nothing says 'I'm angry' like a poorly edited photo of a dictator.. Fact: Did you know that political pride can be as confusing as trying to explain why pineapple on pizza is controversial? Everyone has an opinion, but nobody can agree on the toppings!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2003, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2003
$0.22
2025 dataset value
$1,226,446
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2003, it would be worth $1,226,446 today (1226.4x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #1
$75
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume II #3
$50
Y: The Last Man #10
$80
1602 #1
$30
Green Arrow #26
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$300.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$300.00
RoboSapien
$200.00
Bratz Dolls
$150.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 Series)
$200.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
$150.00
Call of Duty
$100.25
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
$609.50
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
$60.00
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
$80.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
LeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome Rookie Card #111
$250,000
2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Rookie Patch Auto #78
$2,400,000
2003-04 Topps Chrome Refractor Dwyane Wade Rookie Card #114
$1,504.99
2003-04 Upper Deck SP Authentic Carmelo Anthony Rookie Auto #148
$19,544
2003-04 Fleer Ultra Gold Medallion LeBron James Rookie Card #171
$800