🧠 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 October 6, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Medicare Premium Changes for Wealthy Beneficiaries. Impact: When Medicare decided to charge the rich a bit more, it set off a chain reaction that led to countless affluent individuals suddenly investing in 'how to look poor' seminars. Who knew that financial advice could come with a side of irony?. Fact: Did you know that the average American thinks 'Medicare' is just a fancy word for 'free healthcare'? Spoiler: it's not..
- Headline: R.E.M. Reflects on Its Origins Live. Impact: R.E.M.'s tour was the catalyst for countless hipsters to rediscover their love for flannel shirts, leading to an unforeseen global shortage of plaid fabric. You're welcome, fashion industry!. Fact: Did you know that R.E.M. stands for 'Rapidly Evolving Music'? Just kidding, it stands for nothing. The band just liked the letters..
- Headline: 88 Keys, Many Languages, One Proud Name; Workers at Steinway Reflect the Changing Face of New York. Impact: The changing face of Steinway's workforce led to a dramatic increase in piano sales among hipster cafes, where the phrase 'handcrafted' became the new 'organic.' Enjoy your overpriced lattes while listening to a 'unique blend' of sounds!. Fact: Did you know Steinway pianos are so well made that they can actually play themselves? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be a hit at parties?.
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