Happy Birthday, Church of Scientology! - 2013-12-18

Happy Birthday, Church of Scientology! December 18, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker

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Sixty years ago on this date in Camden, New Jersey, the first "Church of Scientology" corporation came into existence with the signing of a document by six individuals, including L. Ron Hubbard and his son Nibs (L. Ron Hubbard Jr.).

In fact, three entities were born on that day: the Church of American Science, the Church of Scientology, and the Church of Spiritual Engineering. But you know L. Ron Hubbard — he was a marketer, if nothing else.

The following April, a newsletter based in Phoenix first appeared, calling itself The Aberree. It turned out to be an irrepressible publication that lasted another 11 years, and reflected the sense of humor that still existed in early Scientology.

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{{cite news | author = Tony Ortega | title = Happy Birthday, Church of Scientology! | url = https://tonyortega.org/2013/12/18/happy-birthday-church-of-scientology/ | work = Underground Bunker | date = December 18, 2013 | accessdate = August 21, 2017 }}