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Scientology was founded in 1953 by Lafeyette Ronald Hubbard.
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Church of Scientology founded in Los Angeles.
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The church is granted tax-exempt status, meaning that they do not need to pay taxes like others do.
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Hubbard moved to England and bought Saint Hill Mansion in Sussex. From there he directed international operations and expansion until 1967.
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Release of the Hubbard Mark II E-Meter, soon followed by the Hubbard Mark III E-Meter.
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Narconon was founded.
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The IRS stops letting the church be tax free and starts making them pay taxes like everyone else does.
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The Sea Organization (a.k.a. the Sea Org) was established.
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The first Advanced Organization, offering the advanced levels of Scientology to the public, was established on the Royal Scotman, (the flagship of the Sea Org.) This ship was eventually renamed to the Apollo.
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The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre was founded.
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Hubbard dies after having a stroke at his ranch close to San Luis Obispo, California.
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Presentation of IAS Freedom Medal to Scientologists John Travolta, Debbie Mace and Jerry Boswell at the annual IAS convention aboard the Freewinds.
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After 40 years, the IRS decides that the Church of Scientology will remain tax-exempt.