Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 17, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: MySpace Cuts Jobs Amid Decline. Impact: The layoffs at MySpace sent shockwaves through the tech industry. If MySpace had maintained its dominance, Facebook might have never existed, leading to an alternate reality where we all communicate via carrier pigeons instead of Facebook posts. Thank you, MySpace, for paving the way for social media's most awkward platform!. Fact: Did you know that MySpace was once so popular that it had more visitors than Google? Imagine a world where Tom was still your number one friend!.
- Headline: Congress Examines E-Mail Surveillance Practices. Impact: The email surveillance concerns led to a frenzy of 'Big Brother' memes, spurring the rise of encrypted messaging apps. Little did they know, this would ultimately lead to the creation of a secret society of people who only communicate via smoke signals.. Fact: Did you know that in 2013, the NSA was revealed to be spying on more than just your email? They were probably monitoring your Netflix choices too. 'Oh, another rom-com, really?'.
- Headline: Nostalgic Ad Campaigns of 2009. Impact: The retro ad campaigns triggered a wave of nostalgia marketing, leading to the rise of skinny jeans and ironic mustaches that plague us to this day. Who knew a flashback to the '60s would result in so many bad fashion choices?. Fact: Did you know that the '60s actually had some pretty groovy trends? Like, who doesn't miss bell-bottoms and lava lamps? Oh wait, that’s right—everyone..
- Headline: U.S. to Extend Its Job Benefits to Gay Partners. Impact: The extension of job benefits to gay partners marked a significant moment in the fight for equality, setting the stage for future advancements in LGBTQ+ rights. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to the rise of pride parades and rainbow-themed everything.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, same-sex relationships were often kept secret? Now they throw parades! Talk about a glow-up!.
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