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Philips GM2308 1960 - Oscillator

In 1891, Gerard and Anton Philips founded Philips, in Eindhoven (Netherlands).

The company was initially dedicated to the manufacture and commercialization of carbon filament incandescent lamps, evolving towards the development and manufacture of a variety of electronic products, namely in X-ray and broadcasting technology (first television experiences in 1925 radio repair and production in 1927).

Philips followed and contributed to technological evolution over time, having manufactured the first audio cassette player (1963), the first portable radio receiver with cassette recorder (the boom box) (1966), the first video recorder (VCR) (1971) and the first LaserDisc (1978).

In 1965, the first Philips brand transistor equipment is manufactured.

Also in 1960

  • 26 of September - Fidel Castro announces Cuba's support for the U.S.S.R.
  • 4 of October - Eastern Air Lines Flight 375, a Lockheed L-188 Electra, crashes after a bird strike on takeoff from Boston's Logan International Airport, killing 62 of 72 on board.
  • 4 of November - At the Kasakela Chimpanzee Community in Tanzania, Dr Jane Goodall observes chimpanzees creating tools, the first-ever observation in non-human animals.