1968 - Religion

Religion

British authorities refuse entry to Scientology students and teachers on the grounds that Scientology is "socially harmful" and that its "authoritarian principles and practices are a potential menace to the well-being of those so deluded as to become followers" (see 1963). The ban will remain in effect until 1980 (see 1973).

Theologian Karl Barth dies at Basel, Switzerland, December 9 at age 82.