May 18, 1926
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.
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On May 18, in the year 1926:
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.
Aimee Elizabeth Semple McPherson, also known as Sister Aimee or Sister, was a Canadian-born American Pentecostal evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and '30s, famous for founding the Foursquare Church.
Why May 18, 1926 matters:
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: May 18, 1926
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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