Friday, March 24, 2006

Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard Honored at Worldwide Celebration

The Scientology Web site has an article about the annual birthday celebration of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. It was held in Clearwater last Friday, where Mr. David Miscavige was master of ceremonies for the event, this was shown in Los Angeles on L. Ron Hubbard Way.

Scientologists, friends and admirers this week are celebrating the extraordinary life of international best-selling author and founder of the Scientology religion, L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986). In conjunction with his March 13 Birthday, more than 6,000 people gathered on L. Ron Hubbard Way in Los Angeles and another 5,000 in Clearwater, Florida to celebrate the 95th anniversary of his birth. These events are being followed by celebrations in cities in over 120 countries around the world.

A best-selling author during his 50-year writing career, Hubbard wrote 19 New York Times bestsellers including Dianetics, which first appeared on the list in 1950 and returned again in 1988. The book has gone on to sell more than 20 million copies and become the most popular self-improvement book in the world. With more than 200 million copies of his works sold in 65 languages, Guinness World Records recently awarded Mr. Hubbard the title of the world’s most translated author. >>