"The #Intel 4004 was the world's first #microprocessor—a complete general-purpose CPU on a single chip. Released in March 1971..."
https://spectrum.ieee.org/chip-hall-of-fame-intel-4004-microprocessor
"...Japanese office calculator company #Busicom...wanted to create a new computerized calculator. In April 1969, Busicom and Intel signed a provisional agreement for Intel to develop a custom set of chips for the calculator."
#innovation