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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology Observed on November 8.

Important Day | Dated: 08 Nov 2025

World Radiography Day is observed globally on November 8 to mark the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. The day aims to raise public awareness of the essential role that medical imaging and radiation therapy play in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The theme for 2025 is "Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen," highlighting the crucial technical and compassionate contribution of radiographers in healthcare systems worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The day marks the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895.
  • The theme for 2025 is "Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen."
  • The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is also observed on this date.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The discovery marked a turning point in medical science and technology.
  • X-rays are used not only in medicine but also in industrial testing (NDT).
  • The IDoR is jointly organized by ISR, ESR, and RSNA.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The theme for World Radiography Day 2025 is?

Correct Answer: Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen

🚀 Quick Recap:

About X-Rays

  • (i) Discovered by: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (ii) Year: 1895
  • (iii) Type: Electromagnetic Wave (iv) First Nobel Prize in Physics (1901) was awarded to Röntgen.