Did Rindler coin the term "Event Horizon"?

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I'm looking for proof that Wolfgang Rindler coined the term Event Horizon. I believe that it was Rindler because that's what I've heard from reliable sources, e.g.
http://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath339/kmath339.htm
Weinberg uses Rindler's definition. In fact, he credits Rindler with having coined the term "event horizon" [and "particle horizon"] in a 1956 paper.

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I found out that it was indeed Rindler that coined that term. I think he coined it in his thesis. If anybody is interested in this then I'll get back with the details. Otherwise thanks for your help anyway.
 
Yes, I'd love to know the details if you find out!
 
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Yes, I'd love to know the details if you find out!
So far, as I understand it, it was in his Thesis.
 
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