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apr 16, 1967 - First countertop microwave

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In 1967, Iowa's Amana Corporation introduced the first microwave small enough to be practical for use in homes. Before this, microwaves were large and used mostly in airplanes, ships, and restaurants.

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apr 16, 1967
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~ 58 years ago

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