🧠 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 November 21, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Michael Jackson's Arrest: A Turning Point. Impact: Michael Jackson's arrest led to an unprecedented wave of media scrutiny that would ultimately influence celebrity culture and the concept of 'trial by media' for decades. Little did they know, this would set the stage for future reality stars to become infamous for their legal troubles rather than their talents.. Fact: Did you know that Michael Jackson's rise to fame was so swift that it was rumored he was actually born moonwalking?.
- Headline: G.O.P. Ad Highlights Bush's Terror Efforts. Impact: The G.O.P.'s ad campaign was like tossing a stone into a pond, creating ripples that would lead to increasingly polarized political discourse. This ad would eventually be referenced in countless political science classes as the moment when political ads stopped being about issues and became a competition of sound bites.. Fact: Surprise! Political ads have never been about truth—just flashy visuals and catchy jingles. Who knew democracy could be so... entertaining?.
- Headline: The Cat in the Hat Adaptation Analysis. Impact: This disastrous adaptation of Dr. Seuss's work would inspire a whole generation of filmmakers to think twice before adapting beloved children's books into live-action films. Thus, the 'never touch a classic' rule was born, saving countless children's stories from becoming cringe-worthy box office flops.. Fact: Speaking of adaptations, did you know that Dr. Seuss was known for his whimsical storytelling? Unfortunately, some screenwriters missed the memo and delivered more 'whimsical train wreck' instead..
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