November 15, 1971
Intel releases the world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.
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On November 15, in the year 1971:
Intel releases the world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.
A microprocessor is a computer processor for which the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit (IC), or a small number of ICs.
Why November 15, 1971 matters:
Intel releases the world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: November 15, 1971
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Intel releases the world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microprocessor (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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