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 18, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: Moussavi: Face of Iran’s Opposition Movement. Impact: Moussavi's rise sparked an unexpected trend of accidental leaders worldwide, leading to countless social media hashtags like #OopsILeadItAgain. Who knew the world could be saved by a guy who stumbled into politics?. Fact: Did you know that being an 'accidental leader' is basically like being a celebrity who just happened to trip into a pool of fame? Instant popularity with minimal effort!.
- Headline: Banks Brace for Fight Over an Agency Meant to Bolster Consumer Protection. Impact: The banks' fear of losing billions led to a massive PR campaign that backfired spectacularly, resulting in a new genre of horror movies titled 'The Consumer Protection Agency'.. Fact: Did you know that banks are like the kid in school who always complains about getting caught cheating? They'd rather lose money than let consumers get a fair deal!.
- Headline: Estimate Places Natural Gas Reserves 35% Higher. Impact: The increase in natural gas reserves led to an energy gold rush, which eventually became a reality show called 'Drill It or Ditch It'. Who knew modern-day prospecting could involve so many reality stars?. Fact: Did you know that the future of energy might just be a bunch of influencers posing with drill rigs for Instagram? #NaturalGasGoals!.
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