On This Day in Scientology History - February 20

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

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Pioneer Planet: Travolta film may boost Scientology February 20, 2000

Pioneer Planet: Travolta film may boost Scientology

Sunday Herald: Sect seeks status as Scots charity February 20, 2000

Sunday Herald: Sect seeks status as Scots charity

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: (LRH "filler") February 20, 2000

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: (LRH "filler")

Amsterdam Picket February 20, 2000

Critics picket in Amsterdam.
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Ventura County Star: Scientology: Cult or bliss? February 20, 1999

Ventura County Star: Scientology: Cult or bliss?

Greensboro News & Record : Article On Scientology Foe Was Incomplete February 20, 1998

Greensboro News & Record : Article On Scientology Foe Was Incomplete

Star Tribune (Mpls.-St. Paul): The Curtain Rises For New Restaurant In Theater District (brief mention of Scientology) February 20, 1997

Star Tribune (Mpls.-St. Paul): The Curtain Rises For New Restaurant In Theater District (brief mention of Scientology)

Los Angeles Times: Scientologists dispute Albright's comments February 20, 1997

Los Angeles Times: Scientologists dispute Albright's comments

San Jose Mercury News : 'a Great Lady,' 'strong Woman,' Diplomatic Force (brief mention of Scientology) February 20, 1997

San Jose Mercury News : 'a Great Lady,' 'strong Woman,' Diplomatic Force (brief mention of Scientology)

St. Petersburg Times: Family sues Scientology in '95 death of woman February 20, 1997

St. Petersburg Times: Family sues Scientology in '95 death of woman

Star Tribune (Mpls.-St. Paul): Letters From Readers February 20, 1996

Star Tribune (Mpls.-St. Paul): Letters From Readers

Corriere della Sera: Tragedy while fighting drugs (news about two young men who died on the Narconon program) February 20, 1995

Corriere della Sera: Tragedy while fighting drugs (about two young men who died on the Narconon program)

Network World: Are firms liable for employee 'Net postings? February 20, 1995

Network World: Are firms liable for employee 'Net postings?

Newsweek: Can you copyright a secret? February 20, 1995

Newsweek: Can you copyright a secret?

Albert Jaquier, OT7, Diary Entry February 20, 1994

Entry from the diary of Albert Jaquier, an OT7 Scientologist: Sat evening, sad, I have no goal, unhappy.

Wichita Eagle: Judge Refuses To Dismiss Countersuit Over Scrolls (brief mention of Scientology) February 20, 1993

Wichita Eagle: Judge Refuses To Dismiss Countersuit Over Scrolls (brief mention of Scientology)

San Jose Mercury News: Here Are The Best-Selling Paperbacks Nationwide, According To Publisher's Weekly: (brief mention of Scientology) February 20, 1990

San Jose Mercury News: Here Are The Best-Selling Paperbacks Nationwide, According To Publisher's Weekly: (brief mention of Scientology)

San Jose Mercury News: Justices Uphold Jailing Of Woman For Hiding Son February 20, 1990

San Jose Mercury News: Justices Uphold Jailing Of Woman For Hiding Son

No Report February 20, 1988

Larry Shelton writes a No Report on Lisa McPherson.

No Report February 20, 1987

Carol Chamberlain writes a No Report on Lisa McPherson.

Commendation Chit February 20, 1987

Kathy Brod writes a Commendation Chit on Lisa McPherson.

No Report February 20, 1986

Lisa L writes a No Report on Lisa McPherson.

Boston Globe: Weston Psychiatrist Sues Scientology Founder For $35M February 20, 1985

Boston Globe: Weston Psychiatrist Sues Scientology Founder For $35M

Clearwater Police Dept Report Number SR3.1 R (S-1D) February 20, 1984

Clearwater Police Dept Report Number SR3.1 R (S-1D) This summary is an accounting of various investigative steps taken by Lt. Emmons for the years 1983-1984. This report was completed in preparation for meetings with congressional representatives in March 1984.
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Rocky Mountain News: L. Ron Hubbard letter February 20, 1983

Rocky Mountain News publishes a 7,000-word handwritten letter purported to have been written by L. Ron Hubbard.

Overts February 20, 1982

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "Overts".

Introspection RD, Additional Actions February 20, 1974

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Introspection RD, Additional Actions'.
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Floating Needles and End Phenomena February 20, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Floating Needles and End Phenomena '.
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Frank & Stella O'Donnell's daughter, Erin O'Donnell, them February 20, 1968

Frank & Stella O'Donnell's daughter, Erin O'Donnell, disconnects from them.

Suppressive Person Declare February 20, 1968

Declaration of Enemy to and Suppressive Person to Scientology () issued on Mr. Boric. [Date approximate]

Frank & Stella O'Donnell's son, Noel O'Donnell, them February 20, 1968

Frank & Stella O'Donnell's son, Noel O'Donnell, disconnects from them.

Suppressive Person Declare February 20, 1968

Condition of Enemy and Declaration as a Suppressive Person (3056 AK) issued on Frank Patrick O'Donnell and Stella Marjory O'Donnell

Mrs. M. E. Whiting's niece, Erin O'Donnell, her February 20, 1968

Mrs. M. E. Whiting's niece, Erin O'Donnell, disconnects from her.

official, Mr V. Linklater, Frank & Stella O'Donnell February 20, 1968

A Scientology official, Mr V. Linklater, disconnects from Frank & Stella O'Donnell.

Overts February 20, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Overts'.

Appointments and Programs February 20, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Appointments and Programs'.
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Regulations February 20, 1964

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Regulations'.

TV Demo: Finding RRs February 20, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'TV Demo: Finding RRs'.

Talk on TV Demo-Finding RRs February 20, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Talk on TV Demo-Finding RRs'.

Astronaut John Glenn, American, Earth February 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
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What Is a Withhold? February 20, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'What Is a Withhold?'.

Important Data on Goals SOP February 20, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Important Data on Goals SOP'.
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FBI Memo February 20, 1956

An FBI agent sends a memo to FBI director J. Edgar Hoover stating that he had completed the tasks assigned him. After someone wrote the FBI to inform them that Hubbard was distributing the brainwashing manual with a letter implying that the FBI had authorized him to do so, Hoover had directed the agent to get a copy of Hubbard's letter containing the unauthorized use of the FBI's name.
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