Godfrey Hounsfield was a British electrical engineer and inventor, best known for developing the first practical computed tomography (CT) scanner. Born on August 28, 1919, he made significant contributions to medical imaging, which revolutionized the way doctors diagnose and treat diseases. In 1979, Hounsfield was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine alongside Allan Cormack for their work on CT technology. His invention allowed for detailed cross-sectional images of the body, greatly improving the accuracy of medical diagnoses and paving the way for advancements in radiology and patient care.