1861
Robert Bosch is born September 23 in Albeck, near Ulm, Germany

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1886
Robert Bosch opens a workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering in Stuttgart

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1887
Construction of the first Bosch low-voltage magneto for stationary gas-engine applications

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1897
First successful application of Bosch low-voltage magneto in a motor vehicle

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1898
First Bosch agency outside of Germany established in London, UK

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1902
Delivery of the first Bosch high-voltage magneto, and the first Bosch spark plugs

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1906
Robert Bosch introduces the eight-hour working day

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1909
First overseas production in the USA

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1910
Robert Bosch abolishes Saturday afternoon work

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1913
The first apprenticeship division is founded

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1913
The first complete automotive electrical system by Bosch

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1916
Robert Bosch donates over 20 million marks for public uses

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1921
Establishment of an after-sale service organisation: the first Bosch Service Station

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1927
Mass production of Bosch fuel-injection pumps for diesel engines begins

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1928
First Bosch power tool, the Forfex (an electric hair clipper) was produced

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1933
Production of household appliances begins

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1936
Founding of the Robert Bosch Hospital in Stuttgart, which opens in 1940

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1942
Robert Bosch dies on March 12

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1946
Bosch introduces the Jigsaw

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1951
Development of petrol injection pumps for motor vehicles

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1964
The non-profit organisation Vermoegensverwaltung Bosch GmbH (renamed 'Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH' in 1969) acquires the controlling interest in Robert Bosch GmbH

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1967
Jetronic, the first electronically controlled petrol injection system for use in automobiles, is mass-produced for the first time

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1970
Bosch headquarters are moved from downtown Stuttgart to Gerlingen-Schillerhoehe

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1973
The new Robert Bosch Hospital in Stuttgart is opened

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1974
The first maintenance-free ignition system enters mass-production

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1976
Beginning of Lambda-sensor production

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1978
Bosch introduces the ABS antilock braking system

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1979
Start of mass-production of Bosch Motronic

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1983
Robert Bosch Limited opens Denham headquarters

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1984
Bosch launches the first Cordless Rotary Hammer

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1985
Construction of new production sites for electronic control units in Salzgitter and for ABS components in Immenstadt (Allgaeu)

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1987
Bosch launches ASR (Traction Control) for passenger cars

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1988
Bosch TravelPilot vehicle navigation system announced

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1989
Bosch commences building first UK production facility at Miskin, Cardiff

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1990
5 millionth Bosch ABS System produced

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1991
Production of compact alternator starts at Cardiff plant

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1993
Start-up of series production of new compact ABS/ASR generation

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1995
Acquisition of Atco-Qualcast Ltd

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1998
Robert Bosch Limited UK Centenary

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2001
Formation of Bosch Rexroth

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2001
Acquisition of Detection Systems

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2001
SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) electrohydraulic brake

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2002
Acquisition of Philips CSI business and formation of Bosch Security Systems

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2002
ETAS joins the Bosch Group

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2003
Live Devices acquired by ETAS Group and joins Bosch Group

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2003
Bosch acquires Buderus AG

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2003
Blaupunkt launches first DAB digital radio with MP3 player and recording function

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2004
Bosch acquires Sigpack Systems and becomes Bosch Packaging Services Ltd

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2005
Acquisition of Oil Control Group

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2006
Acquisition of Telex Communications Holdings, Inc 

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2007
Acquisition of Beissbarth GmbH and Sicam