By Rajni Pandey | July 16, 2024
Nostradamus, 16th-century French astrologer, is known for his enigmatic and poetic quatrains. Here are 10 predictions by him that some believe have shockingly matched real historical events.
Prophetic Predictions
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, "The blood of the just will be lacking in London, Burnt up in the fire of ’66." In 1666, a fire devastated London, matching Nostradamus' description.
The Great Fire of London (1666)
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “An emperor will be born near Italy, Who will cost the Empire a high price.” Napoleon Bonaparte, born near Italy, led many costly wars across Europe.
The Rise of Napoleon
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “A young child will be born of poor people, He who by his tongue will seduce a great troop.” Adolf Hitler rose from obscurity to lead Nazi Germany with powerful oratory.
The Rise of Adolf Hitler
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “Within two cities, there will be scourges the like of which was never seen.” The atomic bombings in 1945 caused unprecedented destruction in two cities.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “From the enslaved populace, songs, chants and demands, While princes and lords are held captive.” The French Revolution saw the uprising of the people and imprisonment of the aristocracy.
The French Revolution
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “Earthshaking fire from the center of the Earth will cause tremors around the New City.” The 9/11 attacks caused massive destruction in New York City.
The September 11, 2001 Attacks
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “The young lion will overcome the older one, He will pierce his eyes through a golden cage.” King Henry II died in a jousting accident when a lance pierced his eye.
The Death of Henry II
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “He will come to travel to the corner of Luna.” In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts on the moon.
The Apollo Moon Landing
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “Evil will fall on the great man from the roof. They will accuse an innocent of the deed.” President Kennedy was assassinated, and controversy surrounded the investigation.
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Image Credit: Wiki
Nostradamus predicted, “The great star will burn for seven days.” The Challenger disaster in 1986 saw the space shuttle explode shortly after takeoff.
The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster
Image Credit: Wiki