Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 2, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: NBC Negotiates Early for Law & Order Franchise. Impact: If NBC hadn't renegotiated for 'Law & Order', we could have been living in a world where courtroom dramas were replaced by reality shows about people sorting their socks. The horror! This deal sent shockwaves through television, establishing the precedent that everything can be milked for more money, including the last drops of creativity.. Fact: Did you know that 'Law & Order' has been on air so long that its cast has probably witnessed the entire evolution of human civilization? I mean, they could probably run for president at this point..
- Headline: Loyalty Complicates Investigation of Rudolph. Impact: Eric R. Rudolph's capture might have led to the rise of survivalist fan clubs, which could have inadvertently inspired the DIY apocalypse movement. Who knew that a bombing suspect could simultaneously be the poster child for 'how to live off the grid'?. Fact: Did you know that Rudolph's loyalty club has more members than some actual high school sports teams? Because nothing says 'I support you' like rooting for someone accused of bombing..
- Headline: A Personal Finance Magazine Is Stretching the Form. Impact: The shift in Smart Money's focus towards health likely triggered the eventual birth of fitness finance gurus who blended budgeting advice with workout plans. Who knew you could burn calories while calculating compound interest?. Fact: Did you know that Smart Money's new strategy means you can now feel guilty about your spending AND your snacking? Talk about a double whammy of self-loathing!.
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