A historical timeline of the development and evolution of medical diagnostic ultrasonography

Diagnostic ultrasonography has evolved to become an indispensable imaging tool that permits non‐invasive evaluation of the whole body. In this narrative review, we present a historical timeline of the invention, development, and evolution of diagnostic medical ultrasound. It includes interesting fun facts that may help the reader identify with many of the incredible researchers in this field. This review is a tribute to the researchers who contributed to this amazing invention. This narrative review presents a historical timeline of the invention, development and evolution of diagnostic medical ultrasound as a tribute to the researchers who contributed to this amazing invention. It includes several fun facts and anecdotes to help the reader identify with many of the incredible researchers in this field.