On This Day in Scientology History - January 26

A summary of events - pickets, deaths, births, press coverage, Scientology lectures, and more - for this day in Scientology history.

Visit the Any Day in Scientology History page to select a different day.

Philadelphia Daily News: Watch Ritalin slander begin January 26, 2001

Philadelphia Daily News: Watch Ritalin slander begin

Las Vegas Picket January 26, 1998

Critics picket in Las Vegas, Nevada.
event

Donald Cox contacts Tilman Hausherr January 26, 1998

Donald J. Cox, Jr contacts Tilman Hausherr alleging copyright infringement and trademark violation.

Tampa Tribune: Did anyone notice Lisa looked bad? January 26, 1997

Tampa Tribune: Did anyone notice Lisa looked bad?

Gerry Armstrong Declaration January 26, 1997

Gerry Armstrong creates a sworn declaration regarding his knowledge of Scientology's history and workings, as well as Scientology's attempts to silence him, relevant to the Ward, Henson, and Erlich cases.

Boston University Daily Free Press: article on Cooley's victory in Lerma case. Boston University student Ramon Kolb wrote a letter to the editor, which the newspape January 26, 1996

Boston University Daily Free Press: article on Cooley's victory in Lerma case. Boston University student Ramon Kolb wrote a letter to the editor, which the newspaper refused to publish.

Salt Lake Tribune: Killer: Scientologists talked me out of needed help. January 26, 1992

"Gary Don Beals says he might not have murdered his father and tried to kill his mother if not for influence by the Church of Scientology. Beals told the Utah Board of Pardons Friday that church members talked him out of getting needed psychological help and also turned him against his parents.

San Jose Mercury News: At The Top January 26, 1988

(brief mention of Scientology)

Clearwater Police Report Number SR3.1 RU-2, Lt. Emmons, Eighth Circuit, Federal Courts, St. Louis, MO. practices., I, Mr. Garrin January 26, 1984

Clearwater Police Report Number SR3.1 RU-2 Lt. Emmons receives a copy of a court ruling decided in the Eighth Circuit of the Federal Courts, St. Louis, MO. The thrust of this case involved religious institutions employing volunteer workers in capacities other than religious practices. I contacted Mr. Garringer of the U.S. Wage and Hour Commission. I explained to Mr. Garringer how Scientology uses their employees in various capacities other than religious pursuits. Mr. Garringer told me this court ruling in question did not apply to the Scientology organization. In the court ruling in question, Donovan vs. Tony and Susan Alamo Foundation, church members were working totally outside the church in a for-profit corporation run by the same church. In Scientology, all the corporations are on a not for profit basis and fall under the umbrella of the Church of Scientnlogy of California; therefore, the ruling does not apply.
event

Michael Flynn, Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons, Laurel Sullivan. Emmons, financial, organization., Ms. Sullivan, Public Relations R January 26, 1984

Michael Flynn sends Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons a proffer of probable testimony by Laurel Sullivan. Emmons reviewed the proffer and found it to be extremely important testimony regarding the total financial, fraudulent overview of the Scientology organization. Ms. Sullivan was the top Public Relations Representative in Scientology and worked directly for L. Ron Hubbard for many years. Emmons gives a copy of the proffer to Marie King of the Pinellas State Attorney's Office for her review. He tells Ms. King of the extreme importance of Sullivan's testimony. Ms. King says she has to check with her boss about offering immunity to Sullivan for her testimony. After several days, Emmons asks King whether a decision had been made on Sullivan's immunity; King says it has not, and Emmons asks for a decision as soon as possible. Several days later, a decision still has not been made - but the Ontario police do extend immunity to Sullivan for her testimony in the criminal investigation in Canada.

San Diego Union: "Scientology-linked policeman fired; vows to appeal" January 26, 1978

San Diego Union: "Scientology-linked policeman fired; vows to appeal"

Not-Dones, Half-Dones and Backlogs January 26, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Not-Dones, Half-Dones and Backlogs'.
document

Compliance Reports January 26, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Compliance Reports'.
document

Int Exec Div Relation to Saint Hill Org January 26, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Int Exec Div Relation to Saint Hill Org'.
document

HCO (WW) Ltd., Central Org Activities January 26, 1964

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'HCO (WW) Ltd., Central Org Activities'.
document

The "Ultimate" Processes January 26, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'The "Ultimate" Processes'.
document

Scientology Magazines January 26, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Scientology Magazines'.
document

The Effect of the Environment on an Engram January 26, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Effect of the Environment on an Engram'.
document

How a Process Works January 26, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'How a Process Works'.

Future Plans January 26, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Future Plans'.
document

Group Processing January 26, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing '.

Exteriorization, Knowingness, Reality January 26, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Exteriorization, Knowingness, Reality '.

Instruction, Simplicity-Static and Zero, Science, Reason Why January 26, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Instruction, Simplicity-Static and Zero, Science, Reason Why '.