🧠 Inventions of 2003
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON September 14, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Parcells Aims to Revive Cowboys Legacy. Impact: Parcells' fiery return not only revitalized the Cowboys but also inspired the creation of a motivational poster that now hangs in every sports bar: 'Never Give Up, Even If You're 62.'. Fact: Fun fact: Bill Parcells' coaching style has been described as 'grumpy but effective,' which is basically the coaching equivalent of a dad joke..
- Headline: The Rise of Copy Culture in America. Impact: The surge in file-sharing paved the way for streaming services, which ultimately led to the Netflix and chill phenomenon. Thanks, students, for turning procrastination into a billion-dollar industry!. Fact: Did you know that 'copying' in America was once considered a crime? Now, it's just a way of life, especially when it comes to memes..
- Headline: Mosley Defeats De La Hoya, Perhaps Ending His Career. Impact: Mosley's victory over De La Hoya was the spark that ignited a generation of 'retirement matches,' where aging boxers return just to pay off their lavish lifestyles. Who knew a punch could lead to a mid-life crisis?. Fact: Did you know that boxing careers are like bad relationships? They often end with a knockout, but somehow, they always find a way to come back..
- Headline: Market Chief Holds Firm in Storm Over Pay. Impact: Grasso's unapologetic stance on his pay sparked nationwide protests, leading to the invention of the 'You Can’t Pay Me Enough' meme, which is now a staple in workplace comedy. His boldness changed the discourse on executive pay forever!. Fact: Did you know that $200 million is enough to buy a small country? Or, you know, just a lot of overpriced coffee and avocado toast for your millennial friends..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2003, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2003
$0.22
Value in 2025
$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