Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 21, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Derek Khan's Fall from Style Icon. Impact: Derek Khan's fall from grace led to an unexpected boom in hip-hop themed fashion court cases, proving that if you can't outshine your peers with diamonds, you might as well steal the spotlight from the inside of a jail cell. Talk about a fashion statement!. Fact: Did you know that in the hip-hop world, a prison sentence can actually be a fashion choice? Just ask any stylist who's ever designed for an inmate..
- Headline: The Nation: Hearts or Minds; The Fight for the Democratic Party. Impact: The Democratic Party's internal struggle in 2003 set the stage for an endless cycle of debates over party identity, ensuring that every election season since has been filled with enough drama to rival a soap opera. Tune in next time for 'As the Party Turns.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more polarized than the Democratic Party is the coffee served at their fundraisers? Bitter and strong, just like their debates..
- Headline: Space-Age Garages That Save Space. Impact: The introduction of robotically controlled parking garages sparked a revolution in urban planning, leading to fewer parking disputes and more time for people to argue about who gets the last slice of avocado toast. Robots may be taking our parking, but they won't take our brunch!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than operating one of these robot garages is figuring out how to parallel park? Spoiler: you're still going to hit the curb..
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