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Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health was published by L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard published Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health to help the reader alleviate unwanted sensations and emotions, irrational fears, and psychosomatic illnesses. -
Hubbard Dianetics Research Foundation
The book brought in money and Hubbard began teaching courses through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation. -
"Scientology: A History of Man" was published.
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The first Church of Scientology was founded
The first official Church of Scientology of California was founded in Los Angeles, California. -
The church is granted U.S. federal tax-exempt status
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Hubbard moved to England
Hubbard moved to England and bought Saint Hill Mansion in Sussex. He directed international operations and expansion from there until 1967. -
Release of the Hubbard Mark II E-Meter
The Hubbard Mark E-meter displays the electrodermal activity (EDA) of a human being. It was commonly used for auditing and as a lie-detector test. -
Narconon founded
Narconon International is a Scientology organization that provides drug rehabilitation, drug education, and drug prevention programs. It follows the theories of founder L. Ron Hubbard about drug abuse and addiction. -
The Sea Organization officially established.
The Sea Organization is a Scientology organization. It was formed to assist L. Ron Hubbard with advanced research operations and supervise Church organizations around the world. -
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre was founded.
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre was founded in Los Angeles in 1970 at the direction of L. Ron Hubbard. Celebrity Centre provides Scientology religious services to artists, politicians, leaders of industry and sports figures. -
Hubbard dies.
Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, dies after suffering a stroke at his ranch near San Luis Obispo, California. -
Scientology becomes tax-exempt
The IRS settles its 40-year battle with Scientology, recognizing it as a tax-exempt church.