Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 2, 2009
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Development of ICBM Defense Systems. Impact: The Cold War taught us that sometimes not blowing each other up is the real victory. Without this 'non-event', we'd probably be living in a very different, slightly more radioactive world.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more explosive than nuclear missiles was the tension between world leaders? Talk about a tense dinner party!.
- Headline: Swine Flu Spread Prompts Move on Vaccine. Impact: Thanks to the swift response to the swine flu, we now have a historical precedent for panic buying toilet paper. Truly, a legacy for the ages.. Fact: Did you know that swine flu was just a fancy name for 'I really wish I hadn’t eaten that bacon'?.
- Headline: Mob Infiltration Is Seen in New York City Agency. Impact: This mob infiltration story serves as a reminder that even in the most bureaucratic of places, there's always a chance for some good old-fashioned crime drama. Just think of the Netflix series potential!. Fact: Did you know that having mobsters in public offices is practically a rite of passage in NYC? It’s like a twisted version of ‘Welcome to the Family’..
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