Today Is National Microwave Oven Day

December 6, 2021

December 6th is Microwave Oven Day! The first microwave oven made its debut in the late 1940s. It stood over six feet tall and weighed over 700 pounds! But today, over 90% of American households own a microwave oven. Just a little history lesson on something we all take for granted every bag of popcorn, every container of leftovers, and every Hot Pocket we make!

Close-Up of Woman Opening Microwave
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