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* '''February 20''' - Birth in Sangsa-ri, Deogun-myun, Jeongju-gun, North Pyeongan Province, North Korea. His parents were Moon Kyeungyoo and Kim Kyung-gye, who gave him the name Yongmyung.<ref name="NWE"/> | * '''February 20''' - Birth in Sangsa-ri, Deogun-myun, Jeongju-gun, North Pyeongan Province, North Korea. His parents were Moon Kyeungyoo and Kim Kyung-gye, who gave him the name Yongmyung.<ref name="NWE"/> | ||
==1930s== | ==1930s== | ||
:''Main article [[1930s]]'' | :''Main article [[1930s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1930s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1930s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1931 == | + | === 1931 === |
* When he was 11 years old he began to attend the Presbyterian church with many members of his family. In his youth he attended the Confucian primary school.<ref name="NWE"/> | * When he was 11 years old he began to attend the Presbyterian church with many members of his family. In his youth he attended the Confucian primary school.<ref name="NWE"/> | ||
| − | == 1935 == | + | === 1935 === |
* '''April 17, Easter''' - Sun Myung Moon says that on Easter Sunday Jesus appeared to him and asked him to continue Jesus' mission of salvation to the world. | * '''April 17, Easter''' - Sun Myung Moon says that on Easter Sunday Jesus appeared to him and asked him to continue Jesus' mission of salvation to the world. | ||
| − | == 1938 == | + | === 1938 === |
* He entered the Kyeongsong Institute of Commerce and Industry, founded as part of the Japanese educational system in Korea. | * He entered the Kyeongsong Institute of Commerce and Industry, founded as part of the Japanese educational system in Korea. | ||
* As a student in Seoul he attended services at several churches. One of these was the Heuksong-dong congregation of the Jesus Church founded by Yong-do Lee. Sun Myung Moon also served as a Sunday School teacher at the Myung Su Dae Church.<ref name="NWE" /> | * As a student in Seoul he attended services at several churches. One of these was the Heuksong-dong congregation of the Jesus Church founded by Yong-do Lee. Sun Myung Moon also served as a Sunday School teacher at the Myung Su Dae Church.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
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:''Main article [[1940s]]'' | :''Main article [[1940s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1940s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1940s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1941 == | + | === 1941 === |
* Started study at the technical high school of Waseda University in Tokyo. He took the name Emoto Ryumei while studying in Tokyo. Among his friends were Christians and communists. He met Korean students who supported the independence movement and the exiled Korean government. He studied the Bible. He disciplined himself to endure physical challenges.<ref name="NWE" /> | * Started study at the technical high school of Waseda University in Tokyo. He took the name Emoto Ryumei while studying in Tokyo. Among his friends were Christians and communists. He met Korean students who supported the independence movement and the exiled Korean government. He studied the Bible. He disciplined himself to endure physical challenges.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
| − | == 1943 == | + | === 1943 === |
* He returned to Korea and married Sunkil Choi in a marriage arranged by the couple's parents.''(exact date?)'' | * He returned to Korea and married Sunkil Choi in a marriage arranged by the couple's parents.''(exact date?)'' | ||
* He and his bride moved to Heukseok-dong, Seoul and he took up work as an electrical engineer.<ref name="NWE" /> | * He and his bride moved to Heukseok-dong, Seoul and he took up work as an electrical engineer.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
| − | == 1944 == | + | === 1944 === |
* Arrested on suspicion of being a communist because of his communist friends in Japan. He was released after a few weeks of torture.<ref name="NWE" /> | * Arrested on suspicion of being a communist because of his communist friends in Japan. He was released after a few weeks of torture.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
| − | == 1945 == | + | === 1945 === |
* '''August 15''' - Japan surrendered to the Allies making Korea free of Japanese rule after nearly 40 years. Moon marks this day as the beginning of his public ministry.<ref name="NWE" /> | * '''August 15''' - Japan surrendered to the Allies making Korea free of Japanese rule after nearly 40 years. Moon marks this day as the beginning of his public ministry.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
| − | == 1946 == | + | === 1946 === |
* '''March 1''' - Birth of son Sung Jin | * '''March 1''' - Birth of son Sung Jin | ||
* '''June 6''' - He leaves his wife and infant son going to Pyongyang, North Korea, teaches there and holds prayer services. | * '''June 6''' - He leaves his wife and infant son going to Pyongyang, North Korea, teaches there and holds prayer services. | ||
* His arrest by North Korean authorities and subsequent release. In jail he meets other Christians. | * His arrest by North Korean authorities and subsequent release. In jail he meets other Christians. | ||
| − | == 1948 == | + | === 1948 === |
* Arrested again and sentenced to five years in a communist labor camp, Heungnam labor camp. | * Arrested again and sentenced to five years in a communist labor camp, Heungnam labor camp. | ||
==1950s== | ==1950s== | ||
:''Main article [[1950s]]'' | :''Main article [[1950s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1950s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1950s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1950 == | + | === 1950 === |
* He is liberated from the labor camp by UN troops that had advanced into North Korea in the Korean War. After that he spends 40 days searching for his disciples. | * He is liberated from the labor camp by UN troops that had advanced into North Korea in the Korean War. After that he spends 40 days searching for his disciples. | ||
| − | == 1951 == | + | === 1951 === |
* '''January 28''' - He arrives in Pusan, South Korea. | * '''January 28''' - He arrives in Pusan, South Korea. | ||
| − | == 1952 == | + | === 1952 === |
* '''May 10''' - The first version of Moon's teachings are published, Wolli Wonbon. It was co-written with Hyo Won Eu, one of the first disciples.<ref>[http://www.uts.edu/latest-news/114-new-uts-course-to-study-rev-moon-s-first-manuscript.html New UTS Course to Study Rev. Moon’s First Manuscript] UTS, the Interfaith Seminary</ref><ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/publications/jus-2/JUS-2-4.htm A Study of the Formation and History of the Unification Principle by Jin-choon Kim] Journal of Unification Studies - Vol. II</ref> | * '''May 10''' - The first version of Moon's teachings are published, Wolli Wonbon. It was co-written with Hyo Won Eu, one of the first disciples.<ref>[http://www.uts.edu/latest-news/114-new-uts-course-to-study-rev-moon-s-first-manuscript.html New UTS Course to Study Rev. Moon’s First Manuscript] UTS, the Interfaith Seminary</ref><ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/publications/jus-2/JUS-2-4.htm A Study of the Formation and History of the Unification Principle by Jin-choon Kim] Journal of Unification Studies - Vol. II</ref> | ||
| − | == 1953 == | + | === 1953 === |
* Moon changes his birth name Yong Myung to Sun Myung. Yong means dragon. Myung means bright.<ref name="NWE" /> | * Moon changes his birth name Yong Myung to Sun Myung. Yong means dragon. Myung means bright.<ref name="NWE" /> | ||
| − | == 1954 == | + | === 1954 === |
* '''March''' - Moon and his followers move to Seoul. | * '''March''' - Moon and his followers move to Seoul. | ||
* '''May 1''' - Founding of the Unification Church, or The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/ Main website of the Unification Church]</ref> | * '''May 1''' - Founding of the Unification Church, or The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/ Main website of the Unification Church]</ref> | ||
| − | == 1955 == | + | === 1955 === |
* Birth of son Hee Jin. | * Birth of son Hee Jin. | ||
* '''May 11 - October 10''' - Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/Library/Unification/Talks/Eu/Eu-550000.htm Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955] Translated by Rev. David Kwanil Hwang, From Tong-il Segye, July 1980</ref> | * '''May 11 - October 10''' - Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/Library/Unification/Talks/Eu/Eu-550000.htm Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955] Translated by Rev. David Kwanil Hwang, From Tong-il Segye, July 1980</ref> | ||
| − | == 1957 == | + | === 1957 === |
* '''July''' - Pioneer Unification Church missionaries are sent out to 116 cities and towns throughout Korea. | * '''July''' - Pioneer Unification Church missionaries are sent out to 116 cities and towns throughout Korea. | ||
* '''August 15''' - Publication of Wolli Haesul (Explanation of the Divine Principle), prepared by Hyo Won Eu.<ref>[http://www.unification.net/dp73/ Divine Principle]</ref> | * '''August 15''' - Publication of Wolli Haesul (Explanation of the Divine Principle), prepared by Hyo Won Eu.<ref>[http://www.unification.net/dp73/ Divine Principle]</ref> | ||
| − | == 1958 == | + | === 1958 === |
* Missionaries are sent to Japan. | * Missionaries are sent to Japan. | ||
| − | == 1959 == | + | === 1959 === |
* Missionaries are sent to the United States, and then Europe. | * Missionaries are sent to the United States, and then Europe. | ||
* Divorce from his wife Choi Sunkil. | * Divorce from his wife Choi Sunkil. | ||
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:''Main article [[1960s]]'' | :''Main article [[1960s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1960s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1960s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1960 == | + | === 1960 === |
* '''April 11''' - First Blessing ceremony of Moon's marriage to Han Hak Ja. | * '''April 11''' - First Blessing ceremony of Moon's marriage to Han Hak Ja. | ||
**[[Commentary:The meaning of the Blessing]] | **[[Commentary:The meaning of the Blessing]] | ||
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* '''December 11''' - Birth of daughter Ye Jin. | * '''December 11''' - Birth of daughter Ye Jin. | ||
| − | == 1961 == | + | === 1961 === |
* '''May 15''' - 33-Couple Blessing, forming 36 couples with the three couples blessed one year earlier. | * '''May 15''' - 33-Couple Blessing, forming 36 couples with the three couples blessed one year earlier. | ||
* '''December 3''' - Birth of son Hyo Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyo_Jin_Moon Nansook Hong] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''December 3''' - Birth of son Hyo Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyo_Jin_Moon Nansook Hong] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
| − | == 1962 == | + | === 1962 === |
* '''June 4''' - 72-Couple Blessing | * '''June 4''' - 72-Couple Blessing | ||
| − | == 1963 == | + | === 1963 === |
* '''July 24''' - 124-Couple Blessing | * '''July 24''' - 124-Couple Blessing | ||
| − | == 1964 == | + | === 1964 === |
* '''July 27''' - Birth of daughter Hye Jin. | * '''July 27''' - Birth of daughter Hye Jin. | ||
* '''August 4''' - Death of daughter Hye Jin. | * '''August 4''' - Death of daughter Hye Jin. | ||
| − | == 1965 == | + | === 1965 === |
* First visit to the US.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=282427511786072 Video on Facebook] With Bo Hi Pak, Young Oon Kim, and David S.C. Kim</ref> | * First visit to the US.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=282427511786072 Video on Facebook] With Bo Hi Pak, Young Oon Kim, and David S.C. Kim</ref> | ||
* '''July 18''' - Birth of daughter In Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Jin_Moon In Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''July 18''' - Birth of daughter In Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Jin_Moon In Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
| − | == 1966 == | + | === 1966 === |
* '''October 23''' - Birth of son Heung Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heung_Jin_Moon Heung Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''October 23''' - Birth of son Heung Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heung_Jin_Moon Heung Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
| − | == 1967 == | + | === 1967 === |
* '''November 23''' - Birth of daughter Un Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un_Jin_Moon Un Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''November 23''' - Birth of daughter Un Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un_Jin_Moon Un Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
| − | == 1968 == | + | === 1968 === |
* Founding of the International Foundation for Victory Over Communism(IFVOC). | * Founding of the International Foundation for Victory Over Communism(IFVOC). | ||
* Founding of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences.<ref>[http://www.icus.org/ Website of ICUS] International Conference on the Unity of Sciences</ref> | * Founding of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences.<ref>[http://www.icus.org/ Website of ICUS] International Conference on the Unity of Sciences</ref> | ||
* '''February 22''' - 430-Couple Blessing. | * '''February 22''' - 430-Couple Blessing. | ||
| − | == 1969 == | + | === 1969 === |
* 43-Couple Blessing, held in Japan, the US, England. First group of non-Koreans to receive the Blessing. | * 43-Couple Blessing, held in Japan, the US, England. First group of non-Koreans to receive the Blessing. | ||
* His son Hee Jin dies in a train accident in Seoul. | * His son Hee Jin dies in a train accident in Seoul. | ||
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:''Main article [[1970s]]'' | :''Main article [[1970s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1970s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1970s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1970 == | + | === 1970 === |
* '''June 14''' - Birth of son Kook Jin Moon.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kook_Jin_Moon Kook Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''June 14''' - Birth of son Kook Jin Moon.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kook_Jin_Moon Kook Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
* '''October 1''' - 777-Couple Blessing. | * '''October 1''' - 777-Couple Blessing. | ||
| − | == 1972 == | + | === 1972 === |
* Start of "God Bless America Festivals" (1972-1976). | * Start of "God Bless America Festivals" (1972-1976). | ||
* First conference of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences, founded in 1968. | * First conference of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences, founded in 1968. | ||
* Founding of the Unification Thought Institute. Unification Thought is a philosophy that comprises Rev. Moon's basic teachings.<ref>[http://www.unification-thought.org/proj05-2.html Unification Thought articles] On the website of The Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought</ref> | * Founding of the Unification Thought Institute. Unification Thought is a philosophy that comprises Rev. Moon's basic teachings.<ref>[http://www.unification-thought.org/proj05-2.html Unification Thought articles] On the website of The Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought</ref> | ||
Unification Thought Institute was founded in 1972, conducting international seminars seeking basic solutions to the philosophical issues at the root of the chaos in modern society. Unification Thought, a philosophy that encapsulates Rev. Moon's basic teachings, provides keys through which traditional religions, philosophies, and cultures can be harmonized | Unification Thought Institute was founded in 1972, conducting international seminars seeking basic solutions to the philosophical issues at the root of the chaos in modern society. Unification Thought, a philosophy that encapsulates Rev. Moon's basic teachings, provides keys through which traditional religions, philosophies, and cultures can be harmonized | ||
| − | == 1973 == | + | === 1973 === |
* Founding of the Professors World Peace Academy.<ref>[http://www.pwpa.org/ Professors World Peace Academy website]</ref> | * Founding of the Professors World Peace Academy.<ref>[http://www.pwpa.org/ Professors World Peace Academy website]</ref> | ||
| − | == 1975 == | + | === 1975 === |
* Teams of missionaries with members from Japan, the United States and Europe are sent to 120 new mission countries. | * Teams of missionaries with members from Japan, the United States and Europe are sent to 120 new mission countries. | ||
* Founding of the International Relief and Friendship Foundation (IRRF), to provide humanitarian relief.<ref>[http://www.irff.org/ IRFF website]</ref> | * Founding of the International Relief and Friendship Foundation (IRRF), to provide humanitarian relief.<ref>[http://www.irff.org/ IRFF website]</ref> | ||
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* '''January 20''' - Birth of son Kwon Jin. | * '''January 20''' - Birth of son Kwon Jin. | ||
* '''February 8''' - 1800-Couple Blessing. | * '''February 8''' - 1800-Couple Blessing. | ||
| − | == 1976 == | + | === 1976 === |
* '''June 15''' - Birth of daughter Sun Jin. | * '''June 15''' - Birth of daughter Sun Jin. | ||
| − | == 1978 == | + | === 1978 === |
* Establishment of the Isshin Hospital in Japan, integrating Oriental and Western medicine.<ref>[http://www.trueloveking.net/Fruits%20of%20True%20Love/Chapter02/html/02-062.html Isshin Hospital] Some information</ref> | * Establishment of the Isshin Hospital in Japan, integrating Oriental and Western medicine.<ref>[http://www.trueloveking.net/Fruits%20of%20True%20Love/Chapter02/html/02-062.html Isshin Hospital] Some information</ref> | ||
* Founding of the World Media Association, an international forum for media professionals and opinion leaders. | * Founding of the World Media Association, an international forum for media professionals and opinion leaders. | ||
* '''May 17''' - Birth of son Young Jin. | * '''May 17''' - Birth of son Young Jin. | ||
* '''May 21''' - 118-Couple Blessing in London. | * '''May 21''' - 118-Couple Blessing in London. | ||
| − | == 1979 == | + | === 1979 === |
* '''August 6''' - Birth of son Hyung Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyung_Jin_Moon Hyung Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | * '''August 6''' - Birth of son Hyung Jin.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyung_Jin_Moon Hyung Jin Moon] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
==1980s== | ==1980s== | ||
:''Main article [[1980s]]'' | :''Main article [[1980s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1980s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1980s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1980 == | + | === 1980 === |
* Founding of CAUSA, part of an effort to combat communism. CAUSA worked primarily in Central and South America.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAUSA_International CAUSA International] Wikipedia</ref> | * Founding of CAUSA, part of an effort to combat communism. CAUSA worked primarily in Central and South America.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAUSA_International CAUSA International] Wikipedia</ref> | ||
| − | == 1981 == | + | === 1981 === |
* Proposal of the International Highway Project. The highway is to link all corners of the world, including a Bering Strait Tunnel and a tunnel to connect Japan with Korea.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/Library/Unification/Talks3/Cartier/Cartier-870300.htm Report on the International Highway Project] Vinh Lequang, Walter Morauf, and Bruno Cartier, March 1987</ref> | * Proposal of the International Highway Project. The highway is to link all corners of the world, including a Bering Strait Tunnel and a tunnel to connect Japan with Korea.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/Library/Unification/Talks3/Cartier/Cartier-870300.htm Report on the International Highway Project] Vinh Lequang, Walter Morauf, and Bruno Cartier, March 1987</ref> | ||
* Founding of Ultimas Noticias, Spanish language daily newspaper published in Uruguay.<ref>[http://www.unoticias.com.uy/ Ultimas Noticias website]</ref> | * Founding of Ultimas Noticias, Spanish language daily newspaper published in Uruguay.<ref>[http://www.unoticias.com.uy/ Ultimas Noticias website]</ref> | ||
* Start of Paragon House Publishers, a publishing program for ICUS scholars.<ref>[http://www.paragonhouse.com/ Website of Paragon House] Publishers for ICUS scholars</ref> | * Start of Paragon House Publishers, a publishing program for ICUS scholars.<ref>[http://www.paragonhouse.com/ Website of Paragon House] Publishers for ICUS scholars</ref> | ||
* '''January 3''' - Birth of daughter Yeon Jin. | * '''January 3''' - Birth of daughter Yeon Jin. | ||
| − | == 1982 == | + | === 1982 === |
* Founding of The Washington Times newspaper<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/ Website of The Washington Times]</ref> | * Founding of The Washington Times newspaper<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/ Website of The Washington Times]</ref> | ||
* Moon is sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of tax evasion, of which he serves 13 months at the Danbury Correctional facility. | * Moon is sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of tax evasion, of which he serves 13 months at the Danbury Correctional facility. | ||
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* '''July 1''' - 2075-Couple Blessing in Madison Square Garden, New York. | * '''July 1''' - 2075-Couple Blessing in Madison Square Garden, New York. | ||
* '''October 14''' - 6000-Couple Blessing | * '''October 14''' - 6000-Couple Blessing | ||
| − | == 1983 == | + | === 1983 === |
* Founding of the Middle East Times, weekly newspaper in the Middle East. | * Founding of the Middle East Times, weekly newspaper in the Middle East. | ||
| − | == 1984 == | + | === 1984 === |
* '''January 3''' - Death of son Heung Jin. | * '''January 3''' - Death of son Heung Jin. | ||
| − | == 1987 == | + | === 1987 === |
* Founding of the American Constitution Commitee (ACC). Later this becomes the American Freedom Coalition and still later the American Family Coalition (AFC). | * Founding of the American Constitution Commitee (ACC). Later this becomes the American Freedom Coalition and still later the American Family Coalition (AFC). | ||
* Summit Council for World Peace. This was the precursor to the Federation for World Peace, a forum for former heads of state and sitting heads of government.<ref>[http://www.unification.net/1992/920822b.html REVEREND SUN MYUNG MOON SPEAKS ON 5TH SUMMIT COUNCIL FOR WORLD PEACE] FOUNDER'S ADDRESS, August 22, 1992 Seoul, Korea</ref> | * Summit Council for World Peace. This was the precursor to the Federation for World Peace, a forum for former heads of state and sitting heads of government.<ref>[http://www.unification.net/1992/920822b.html REVEREND SUN MYUNG MOON SPEAKS ON 5TH SUMMIT COUNCIL FOR WORLD PEACE] FOUNDER'S ADDRESS, August 22, 1992 Seoul, Korea</ref> | ||
| − | == 1988 == | + | === 1988 === |
* '''October 30''' - 6500-Couple Blessing. | * '''October 30''' - 6500-Couple Blessing. | ||
| − | == 1989 == | + | === 1989 === |
* Founding of the Segye Times, Korean daily newspaper.<ref>[http://www.segye.com/Articles/Main.asp Segye Times website]</ref> | * Founding of the Segye Times, Korean daily newspaper.<ref>[http://www.segye.com/Articles/Main.asp Segye Times website]</ref> | ||
* Founding of Sun Moon University in 1989 in Cheonan, Korea, including the former Sunghwa Theological Seminary.<ref>[http://www.sunmoon.ac.kr/ Sun Moon University website]</ref> | * Founding of Sun Moon University in 1989 in Cheonan, Korea, including the former Sunghwa Theological Seminary.<ref>[http://www.sunmoon.ac.kr/ Sun Moon University website]</ref> | ||
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:''Main article [[1990s]]'' | :''Main article [[1990s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 1990s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 1990s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 1990 == | + | === 1990 === |
* '''April''' - First meeting of Moon with Mikhail Gorbachov in Moscow.<ref>[http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9005212551/moon-meets-gorbachev Reports on the April, 1990 meeting between Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.] Library article</ref> | * '''April''' - First meeting of Moon with Mikhail Gorbachov in Moscow.<ref>[http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/9005212551/moon-meets-gorbachev Reports on the April, 1990 meeting between Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.] Library article</ref> | ||
| − | == 1991 == | + | === 1991 === |
* Inauguration of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/ Website of IRFWP]</ref> | * Inauguration of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/ Website of IRFWP]</ref> | ||
* '''April 10-13''' - Inauguration of the Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/books/40years/40-5-04.htm The Moscow Rally]</ref> | * '''April 10-13''' - Inauguration of the Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/books/40years/40-5-04.htm The Moscow Rally]</ref> | ||
* '''December 6''' - Moon meets North Korean leader Kim Il Sung<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/books/40years/40-5-19.htm Meeting Kim Il Sung] Unification Church document</ref> | * '''December 6''' - Moon meets North Korean leader Kim Il Sung<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/library/unification/books/40years/40-5-19.htm Meeting Kim Il Sung] Unification Church document</ref> | ||
| − | == 1992 == | + | === 1992 === |
* Founding of the Women's Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/ Inter Federation For World Peace]</ref> | * Founding of the Women's Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/ Inter Federation For World Peace]</ref> | ||
* University of Bridgeport in Connecticut operated in partnership with Professors World Peace Academy.<ref>[http://www.bridgeport.edu/ University of Bridgeport website]</ref> | * University of Bridgeport in Connecticut operated in partnership with Professors World Peace Academy.<ref>[http://www.bridgeport.edu/ University of Bridgeport website]</ref> | ||
* '''April 10''' - 1267-Couple Blessing for previously married couples. | * '''April 10''' - 1267-Couple Blessing for previously married couples. | ||
* '''August 25''' - 30,000-Couple Blessing including participants from former Soviet countries. | * '''August 25''' - 30,000-Couple Blessing including participants from former Soviet countries. | ||
| − | == 1994 == | + | === 1994 === |
* Founding of Aewon, a volunteer service organization, in Korea. | * Founding of Aewon, a volunteer service organization, in Korea. | ||
| − | == 1995 == | + | === 1995 === |
* '''August 25''' - 360,000-Couple Blessing, many by satellite, main ceremony in Seoul. | * '''August 25''' - 360,000-Couple Blessing, many by satellite, main ceremony in Seoul. | ||
| − | == 1996 == | + | === 1996 === |
* Publishing of Exposition of the Divine Principle<ref>[http://www.unification.net/dp96/ Exposition of the Divine Principle] 1996 translation</ref> | * Publishing of Exposition of the Divine Principle<ref>[http://www.unification.net/dp96/ Exposition of the Divine Principle] 1996 translation</ref> | ||
* Founding of Tiempos del Mundo, international Spanish language daily distributed in Latin America.<ref>[http://www.tdm.com/ Tiempos del Mundo website]</ref> | * Founding of Tiempos del Mundo, international Spanish language daily distributed in Latin America.<ref>[http://www.tdm.com/ Tiempos del Mundo website]</ref> | ||
* Founding of the World University Federation, for educational exchange using internet technology.<ref>[http://www.wufed.org/ Website of World University Federation]</ref> | * Founding of the World University Federation, for educational exchange using internet technology.<ref>[http://www.wufed.org/ Website of World University Federation]</ref> | ||
* '''August 1''' - Founding of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification<ref>[http://www.familyfed.org/index.php Website of The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification]</ref> | * '''August 1''' - Founding of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification<ref>[http://www.familyfed.org/index.php Website of The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification]</ref> | ||
| − | == 1998 == | + | === 1998 === |
* Beginning of 400-million Couple Blessing, in stages. | * Beginning of 400-million Couple Blessing, in stages. | ||
| − | == 1999 == | + | === 1999 === |
* '''October 27''' - Death of son Young Jin. | * '''October 27''' - Death of son Young Jin. | ||
==2000s== | ==2000s== | ||
:''Main article [[2000s]]'' | :''Main article [[2000s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 2000s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 2000s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 2003 == | + | === 2003 === |
* Establishment of Cheongshim Hospital, Gapyung, South Korea. At the Cheong Pyeong mountain resort area. | * Establishment of Cheongshim Hospital, Gapyung, South Korea. At the Cheong Pyeong mountain resort area. | ||
| − | == 2004 == | + | === 2004 === |
* Founding of the Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/moon-talks/sunmyungmoon04/SM041203a.htm Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace] Second World Assembly, address by Sun Myung Moon November 30 - December 3, 2004, Yongpyong Resort, Korea</ref> | * Founding of the Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace.<ref>[http://www.tparents.org/moon-talks/sunmyungmoon04/SM041203a.htm Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace] Second World Assembly, address by Sun Myung Moon November 30 - December 3, 2004, Yongpyong Resort, Korea</ref> | ||
| − | == 2005 == | + | === 2005 === |
* '''September 12''' - Founding of the Universal Peace Foundation<ref>[http://upf.org/ Website of the Universal Peace Foundation]</ref> | * '''September 12''' - Founding of the Universal Peace Foundation<ref>[http://upf.org/ Website of the Universal Peace Foundation]</ref> | ||
| − | == 2007 == | + | === 2007 === |
* Inauguration of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea.<ref>[http://www.cgarchitect.com/2003/03/world-peace-center Photo of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea]</ref> | * Inauguration of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea.<ref>[http://www.cgarchitect.com/2003/03/world-peace-center Photo of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea]</ref> | ||
| − | == 2008 == | + | === 2008 === |
* '''March 17''' - Death of son Hyo Jin. | * '''March 17''' - Death of son Hyo Jin. | ||
==2010s== | ==2010s== | ||
:''Main article [[2010s]]'' | :''Main article [[2010s]]'' | ||
:''Summary of 2010s must be written here'' | :''Summary of 2010s must be written here'' | ||
| − | == 2012 == | + | === 2012 === |
* '''September 3''' - Reverend Moon died after he was hospitalized with pneumonia a few weeks earlier. | * '''September 3''' - Reverend Moon died after he was hospitalized with pneumonia a few weeks earlier. | ||
* '''September 15''' - His Seonghwa (funeral) ceremony | * '''September 15''' - His Seonghwa (funeral) ceremony | ||
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Sun Myung Moon and his wife Hak Ja Han
Here is given a timeline of the life of Sun Myung Moon. It also includes main events of the history of the Unification Church.
This list serves as a starting point for doing research about the life of Sun Myung Moon. For more information follow the links given in the References section below.
The events are organized in the simplest way possible, from year to year.
Dates are giving according to the solar calendar. Some dates are only available in the lunar calendar. If this is the case, this is mentioned in the text.
For more information about Sun Myung Moon, see the New World Encyclopedia article.[1]
1920s
- Main article 1920s
- Summary of 1920s must be written here
1920
- February 20 - Birth in Sangsa-ri, Deogun-myun, Jeongju-gun, North Pyeongan Province, North Korea. His parents were Moon Kyeungyoo and Kim Kyung-gye, who gave him the name Yongmyung.[1]
1930s
- Main article 1930s
- Summary of 1930s must be written here
1931
- When he was 11 years old he began to attend the Presbyterian church with many members of his family. In his youth he attended the Confucian primary school.[1]
1935
- April 17, Easter - Sun Myung Moon says that on Easter Sunday Jesus appeared to him and asked him to continue Jesus' mission of salvation to the world.
1938
- He entered the Kyeongsong Institute of Commerce and Industry, founded as part of the Japanese educational system in Korea.
- As a student in Seoul he attended services at several churches. One of these was the Heuksong-dong congregation of the Jesus Church founded by Yong-do Lee. Sun Myung Moon also served as a Sunday School teacher at the Myung Su Dae Church.[1]
1940s
- Main article 1940s
- Summary of 1940s must be written here
1941
- Started study at the technical high school of Waseda University in Tokyo. He took the name Emoto Ryumei while studying in Tokyo. Among his friends were Christians and communists. He met Korean students who supported the independence movement and the exiled Korean government. He studied the Bible. He disciplined himself to endure physical challenges.[1]
1943
- He returned to Korea and married Sunkil Choi in a marriage arranged by the couple's parents.(exact date?)
- He and his bride moved to Heukseok-dong, Seoul and he took up work as an electrical engineer.[1]
1944
- Arrested on suspicion of being a communist because of his communist friends in Japan. He was released after a few weeks of torture.[1]
1945
- August 15 - Japan surrendered to the Allies making Korea free of Japanese rule after nearly 40 years. Moon marks this day as the beginning of his public ministry.[1]
1946
- March 1 - Birth of son Sung Jin
- June 6 - He leaves his wife and infant son going to Pyongyang, North Korea, teaches there and holds prayer services.
- His arrest by North Korean authorities and subsequent release. In jail he meets other Christians.
1948
- Arrested again and sentenced to five years in a communist labor camp, Heungnam labor camp.
1950s
- Main article 1950s
- Summary of 1950s must be written here
1950
- He is liberated from the labor camp by UN troops that had advanced into North Korea in the Korean War. After that he spends 40 days searching for his disciples.
1951
- January 28 - He arrives in Pusan, South Korea.
1952
- May 10 - The first version of Moon's teachings are published, Wolli Wonbon. It was co-written with Hyo Won Eu, one of the first disciples.[2][3]
1953
- Moon changes his birth name Yong Myung to Sun Myung. Yong means dragon. Myung means bright.[1]
1954
- March - Moon and his followers move to Seoul.
- May 1 - Founding of the Unification Church, or The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity.[4]
1955
- Birth of son Hee Jin.
- May 11 - October 10 - Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955.[5]
1957
- July - Pioneer Unification Church missionaries are sent out to 116 cities and towns throughout Korea.
- August 15 - Publication of Wolli Haesul (Explanation of the Divine Principle), prepared by Hyo Won Eu.[6]
1958
- Missionaries are sent to Japan.
1959
- Missionaries are sent to the United States, and then Europe.
- Divorce from his wife Choi Sunkil.
1960s
- Main article 1960s
- Summary of 1960s must be written here
1960
- April 11 - First Blessing ceremony of Moon's marriage to Han Hak Ja.
- April 16 - Blessing of 3 couples from among his disciples.
- December 11 - Birth of daughter Ye Jin.
1961
- May 15 - 33-Couple Blessing, forming 36 couples with the three couples blessed one year earlier.
- December 3 - Birth of son Hyo Jin.[7]
1962
- June 4 - 72-Couple Blessing
1963
- July 24 - 124-Couple Blessing
1964
- July 27 - Birth of daughter Hye Jin.
- August 4 - Death of daughter Hye Jin.
1965
1966
- October 23 - Birth of son Heung Jin.[10]
1967
- November 23 - Birth of daughter Un Jin.[11]
1968
- Founding of the International Foundation for Victory Over Communism(IFVOC).
- Founding of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences.[12]
- February 22 - 430-Couple Blessing.
1969
- 43-Couple Blessing, held in Japan, the US, England. First group of non-Koreans to receive the Blessing.
- His son Hee Jin dies in a train accident in Seoul.
- April 10 - Birth of son Hyun Jin.[13]
1970s
- Main article 1970s
- Summary of 1970s must be written here
1970
- June 14 - Birth of son Kook Jin Moon.[14]
- October 1 - 777-Couple Blessing.
1972
- Start of "God Bless America Festivals" (1972-1976).
- First conference of the International Conference on the Unity of Sciences, founded in 1968.
- Founding of the Unification Thought Institute. Unification Thought is a philosophy that comprises Rev. Moon's basic teachings.[15]
Unification Thought Institute was founded in 1972, conducting international seminars seeking basic solutions to the philosophical issues at the root of the chaos in modern society. Unification Thought, a philosophy that encapsulates Rev. Moon's basic teachings, provides keys through which traditional religions, philosophies, and cultures can be harmonized
1973
- Founding of the Professors World Peace Academy.[16]
1975
- Teams of missionaries with members from Japan, the United States and Europe are sent to 120 new mission countries.
- Founding of the International Relief and Friendship Foundation (IRRF), to provide humanitarian relief.[17]
- Founding of the Sekai Nippo, Japanese daily newspaper.[18]
- Founding of the Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, New York.[19]
- January 20 - Birth of son Kwon Jin.
- February 8 - 1800-Couple Blessing.
1976
- June 15 - Birth of daughter Sun Jin.
1978
- Establishment of the Isshin Hospital in Japan, integrating Oriental and Western medicine.[20]
- Founding of the World Media Association, an international forum for media professionals and opinion leaders.
- May 17 - Birth of son Young Jin.
- May 21 - 118-Couple Blessing in London.
1979
- August 6 - Birth of son Hyung Jin.[21]
1980s
- Main article 1980s
- Summary of 1980s must be written here
1980
- Founding of CAUSA, part of an effort to combat communism. CAUSA worked primarily in Central and South America.[22]
1981
- Proposal of the International Highway Project. The highway is to link all corners of the world, including a Bering Strait Tunnel and a tunnel to connect Japan with Korea.[23]
- Founding of Ultimas Noticias, Spanish language daily newspaper published in Uruguay.[24]
- Start of Paragon House Publishers, a publishing program for ICUS scholars.[25]
- January 3 - Birth of daughter Yeon Jin.
1982
- Founding of The Washington Times newspaper[26]
- Moon is sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of tax evasion, of which he serves 13 months at the Danbury Correctional facility.
- June 14 - Birth of daughter Jeung Jin.
- July 1 - 2075-Couple Blessing in Madison Square Garden, New York.
- October 14 - 6000-Couple Blessing
1983
- Founding of the Middle East Times, weekly newspaper in the Middle East.
1984
- January 3 - Death of son Heung Jin.
1987
- Founding of the American Constitution Commitee (ACC). Later this becomes the American Freedom Coalition and still later the American Family Coalition (AFC).
- Summit Council for World Peace. This was the precursor to the Federation for World Peace, a forum for former heads of state and sitting heads of government.[27]
1988
- October 30 - 6500-Couple Blessing.
1989
- Founding of the Segye Times, Korean daily newspaper.[28]
- Founding of Sun Moon University in 1989 in Cheonan, Korea, including the former Sunghwa Theological Seminary.[29]
- January 12 - 1275-Couple Blessing, with participants from missionary countries.
1990s
- Main article 1990s
- Summary of 1990s must be written here
1990
- April - First meeting of Moon with Mikhail Gorbachov in Moscow.[30]
1991
- Inauguration of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace.[31]
- April 10-13 - Inauguration of the Federation for World Peace.[32]
- December 6 - Moon meets North Korean leader Kim Il Sung[33]
1992
- Founding of the Women's Federation for World Peace.[34]
- University of Bridgeport in Connecticut operated in partnership with Professors World Peace Academy.[35]
- April 10 - 1267-Couple Blessing for previously married couples.
- August 25 - 30,000-Couple Blessing including participants from former Soviet countries.
1994
- Founding of Aewon, a volunteer service organization, in Korea.
1995
- August 25 - 360,000-Couple Blessing, many by satellite, main ceremony in Seoul.
1996
- Publishing of Exposition of the Divine Principle[36]
- Founding of Tiempos del Mundo, international Spanish language daily distributed in Latin America.[37]
- Founding of the World University Federation, for educational exchange using internet technology.[38]
- August 1 - Founding of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification[39]
1998
- Beginning of 400-million Couple Blessing, in stages.
1999
- October 27 - Death of son Young Jin.
2000s
- Main article 2000s
- Summary of 2000s must be written here
2003
- Establishment of Cheongshim Hospital, Gapyung, South Korea. At the Cheong Pyeong mountain resort area.
2004
- Founding of the Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace.[40]
2005
- September 12 - Founding of the Universal Peace Foundation[41]
2007
- Inauguration of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea.[42]
2008
- March 17 - Death of son Hyo Jin.
2010s
- Main article 2010s
- Summary of 2010s must be written here
2012
- September 3 - Reverend Moon died after he was hospitalized with pneumonia a few weeks earlier.
- September 15 - His Seonghwa (funeral) ceremony
2020s
- Main article 2020s
- Summary of 2020s must be written here
2030s
- Main article 2030s
- Summary of 2020s must be written here
Preparative stuff to include above
International Educational Foundation was founded in 1990, to promote moral education in schools. World Conference on Preservation and Sustainable Development in the Pantanal, first held in 1999, with the goal of seeking ways to develop the Pantanal area without destroying its natural treasures.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Sun Myung Moon New World Encyclopedia
- ↑ New UTS Course to Study Rev. Moon’s First Manuscript UTS, the Interfaith Seminary
- ↑ A Study of the Formation and History of the Unification Principle by Jin-choon Kim Journal of Unification Studies - Vol. II
- ↑ Main website of the Unification Church
- ↑ Excerpts from the Diary of Mr. Hyo Won Eu from 1955 Translated by Rev. David Kwanil Hwang, From Tong-il Segye, July 1980
- ↑ Divine Principle
- ↑ Nansook Hong Wikipedia
- ↑ Video on Facebook With Bo Hi Pak, Young Oon Kim, and David S.C. Kim
- ↑ In Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ Heung Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ Un Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ Website of ICUS International Conference on the Unity of Sciences
- ↑ Hyun Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ Kook Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ Unification Thought articles On the website of The Research Institute for the Integration of World Thought
- ↑ Professors World Peace Academy website
- ↑ IRFF website
- ↑ Segye Times website
- ↑ Unification Theological Seminary website
- ↑ Isshin Hospital Some information
- ↑ Hyung Jin Moon Wikipedia
- ↑ CAUSA International Wikipedia
- ↑ Report on the International Highway Project Vinh Lequang, Walter Morauf, and Bruno Cartier, March 1987
- ↑ Ultimas Noticias website
- ↑ Website of Paragon House Publishers for ICUS scholars
- ↑ Website of The Washington Times
- ↑ REVEREND SUN MYUNG MOON SPEAKS ON 5TH SUMMIT COUNCIL FOR WORLD PEACE FOUNDER'S ADDRESS, August 22, 1992 Seoul, Korea
- ↑ Segye Times website
- ↑ Sun Moon University website
- ↑ Reports on the April, 1990 meeting between Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Library article
- ↑ Website of IRFWP
- ↑ The Moscow Rally
- ↑ Meeting Kim Il Sung Unification Church document
- ↑ Inter Federation For World Peace
- ↑ University of Bridgeport website
- ↑ Exposition of the Divine Principle 1996 translation
- ↑ Tiempos del Mundo website
- ↑ Website of World University Federation
- ↑ Website of The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification
- ↑ Mongolian Peoples' Federation for World Peace Second World Assembly, address by Sun Myung Moon November 30 - December 3, 2004, Yongpyong Resort, Korea
- ↑ Website of the Universal Peace Foundation
- ↑ Photo of the World Peace Center in Pyongyang, North Korea
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