History: May 18 (#1)

History: May 18 (#1)
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May 18, 1926 Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.

Commentary

Commentary

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 Can adian-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)