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Jehovas Witness Creation
Charles Taze Russell forms a Bible study group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, laying the groundwork for the movement. -
ZIon's Watch Tower + Herald of Christ's Presence
Russell begins publishing Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence, the primary publication of the movement -
Headquarters Relocation
Headquarters of the movement relocates to Brooklyn, New York. -
"Last Days"
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe Jesus' invisible reign in heaven begins, marking the "last days." -
Death, New leader
Charles Taze Russell dies; Joseph Rutherford becomes leader. -
Adoption of Name
The movement adopts the name “Jehovah’s Witnesses” to distinguish itself from other Christian groups. -
Teaching changes
The organization reinterprets its teaching on the “generation” that will see the end times. -
God's guidance
Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses declares itself the sole channel of God’s guidance. -
Present Day
Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to operate worldwide, with over 8 million members and a focus on door-to-door evangelism.