Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 2007
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Smartphone (iPhone)
2 
Mobile App Store Concept
3 
Cloud-Based Email Hosting
4 
Social Media Advertising
5 
High-Speed Mobile Data (4G Concept)
6 
Digital Mapping Street View
7 
Electric Vehicle Consumer Prototype
8 
Online Video Monetization
9 
Touchscreen Multi-Touch Interface
10 
Medical Wearable Sensors
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 23, 2007
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tragic Violence Shakes Montclair Community. Impact: The grief of New Jersey rippled out, inspiring a wave of 'thoughts and prayers' that would eventually lead to the invention of the social media hashtag #WeCare. Because nothing says action like typing, right?. Fact: Did you know that Montclair's homicide rate is like a rollercoaster? One death over two years, and suddenly it's a horror movie. Who knew suburbia had such drama?.
- Headline: Legacy of Japanese Baseball Legends. Impact: Chi Akizuki's legacy paved the way for Japanese players to dominate Major League Baseball, causing countless fans to wonder if they were actually watching a baseball game or an intense episode of 'Survivor: MLB Edition'.. Fact: Fun fact: Chi Akizuki is not as famous as a sushi roll, but he definitely helped a few players roll into fame!.
- Headline: Glavine Ends Winless Streak at 296 Wins. Impact: Glavine's victory not only revived his career but also sent shockwaves through the Mets' fanbase, who collectively held their breath, wondering if they had just witnessed a miracle or if the world was ending.. Fact: Did you know that winning 296 games is pretty impressive? It’s like being the most popular kid in school, but for a really long time!.
- Headline: Militants Said to Flee Before U.S. Offensive. Impact: The fleeing militants sparked a game of geopolitical hide-and-seek that would last for years, causing U.S. military planners to wonder if they were in a real-life video game or just stuck in a really bad sequel.. Fact: Did you know that when militants flee, they usually leave behind a trail of 'I told you so'? Who knew being elusive was a talent?.
- Headline: Breaking From Tradition in the America’s Cup. Impact: The America’s Cup breaking from tradition not only redefined yachting but also led to countless conversations about 'what is tradition?' at cocktail parties, ultimately resulting in a new drinking game.. Fact: Fun fact: The America’s Cup is the only sporting event where people can get sunburned and sunken boats at the same time. Talk about multitasking!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2007, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 2007
$1.93
2025 dataset value
$117,189
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2007
$0.38
2025 dataset value
$247,275
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #1
$25
The Umbrella Academy #1
$150
Captain America #25
$75,000
Y: The Last Man #60
$150
Amazing Spider-Man #546
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPod Touch
$2000.00
Transformers Movie Toys
$150.00
Nintendo Wii
$250.00
Hannah Montana Dolls
$150.00
Razor Sole Skate
$400.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
BioShock
$55.00
Portal
$200.00
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
$35.00
Super Mario Galaxy
$200.00
Assassin's Creed
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2007 Topps Rookie Card Kevin Durant
$30,000
2007 Yu-Gi-Oh! Gold Series Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$26,000
2007 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Base Set Charizard
$22,100
2007 SP Authentic Adrian Peterson Rookie Card
$1,500
2007 Magic: The Gathering Tarmogoyf
$250,000