a. The tribe did its research on Philips. We found a trove in its history of innovation and smart solutions - a history it takes pride in. The years that mark the milestones in Philips’ history are remarkable years in the history of humanity. And that’s how we decided to bring the history of Philips closer to the community: by marking the year. In the year 1974, when the movie Jaws was filmed, Philips contributed to the development of the first astronomical satellite.