On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner.

First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25, 1975

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