Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2009
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
2 
Mobile Voice Assistant
3 
Cloud Database Services
4 
4G LTE Networks
5 
Smartphone Camera Improvements
6 
Online Streaming Subscriptions
7 
Digital Navigation with Real-Time Traffic
8 
Virtual Reality Headset Prototype
9 
Social Media Mobile Apps
10 
Digital Payment Wallet
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 19, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: Soccer's Role Amid Juárez Violence. Impact: The soccer fans in Ciudad Juárez became a symbol of resilience, inadvertently inspiring the creation of 'Soccer as Therapy' programs worldwide, helping people cope with stress. Who knew dribbling a ball could be more effective than therapy sessions?. Fact: Did you know that soccer balls are often used as stress relief tools? Just don't tell your therapist; they might get jealous of all the fun you’re having!.
- Headline: A.I.G. Uproar Is a Test for Geithner. Impact: Geithner's handling of the A.I.G. bonuses became a defining moment, leading to a new political strategy called 'The Blame Game.' This strategy is still in use today, especially when politicians need to distract from their own failures.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'It's not my fault' was officially added to the political lexicon after this event? Legislators now use it as a universal excuse for everything from budget cuts to broken campaign promises..
- Headline: Soldiers’ Accounts of Gaza Killings Raise Furor in Israel. Impact: The soldiers' accounts of Gaza killings sparked a wave of protests and discussions about military ethics, leading to the creation of 'Military Memoir Week,' where veterans share their stories and everyone awkwardly looks for the nearest exit.. Fact: It's fascinating how a single inquiry can lead to more transparency—just like how asking your cat why they knocked over a vase will lead to a month of broken dishes and an even more cynical feline..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2009, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
NFLX
Netflix
Price in 2009
$0.43
2025 dataset value
$220,288
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2009, it would be worth $220,288 today (220.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Detective Comics #854
$25
Batman and Robin #1
$42,000
Chew #1
$50
Captain America: Reborn #1
$25
The Walking Dead #60
$75
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
$50.00
Zhu Zhu Pets
$50.00
Lego Games
$300.00
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$150.00
Mindflex
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
$55.00
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
$50.00
Assassin's Creed II
$40.00
Minecraft
$150.00
Batman: Arkham Asylum
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout Autograph
$46,800
2009 Topps UFC Round 1 Brock Lesnar Autograph
$1,200
2009 Panini Crown Royale Tom Brady Autograph
$240,000
2009 Pokémon Platinum Arceus Holo
$1,500
2009 Topps Chrome Stephen Curry Rookie Card
$1,888.00