Percy Spencer November 18, 1960. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, which deals extensively in radar systems, has named a building after Spencer in the Woburn, Massachusetts facility. An early Radarange model sits in the lobby, across from the dining center. Percy Spencer Percy Lebaron Spencer (July 19, 1894 – September 8, 1970) was an American physicist and inventor. He became known as the inventor of the microwave oven. Spencer was born in Howland, Maine. Eighteen months later, Spencer's father died, and his mother soon left him in the care of his aunt and uncle. His uncle then died when Spencer was just seven
Percy Pig types are vegetarian as stated on the back of the packet. Exceptions include the “congratulations Penny and Percy” line and the globetrotting Percy range. As of 2 August 2011 a vegetarian variety of Percy Pig sweets that uses beeswax and pea protein was made available from Marks & Spencer. They have green ears to indicate them being vegetarian. Other variations include one with additional cola and grape flavours, known as Percy Pig & Pals. In 2010, lemon-flavoured Penny Pigs and smaller Percy Piglets were added to the line. In August 2009, "Phizzy Pig Tails" was added to the line. Reversy