Predictions 2024: Some interesting forecasts by Old Moore’s Almanac that came true!
2024 has been a year of unexpected twists and turns, and as we delve into the final quarter, it’s intriguing to revisit the predictions made by the enigmatic Old Moore’s Almanac.
This annual publication, with its centuries-old tradition of forecasting future events, has once again sparked curiosity and debate. Yet again predictions have shown remarkable accuracy, aligning with the unfolding events of 2024.
Let’s explore the uncanny foresight of Old Moore’s Almanac and examine the prophecies that have resonated with the reality of this year.
Predictions 2024: World
Prediction: Biden succumbs to serious health issues. Donald Trump needs to be careful of assassination attempts. USA swings to a conservative government.
As we all now know, Biden stepped down before the election due to an inability to show mental competency during a televised debate.
And of course, Donald Trump had multiple assassination attempts made on his life.
Finally, the USA did swing from Liberal to conservative during the last election.
Predictions 2024: An international space station drama.
In a dramatic turn of events, two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, found themselves unexpectedly stranded on the International Space Station (ISS). Their planned eight-day mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was extended indefinitely due to technical malfunctions in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
This unforeseen situation has posed significant challenges for both the astronauts and NASA. The extended stay on the ISS has strained food supplies and required careful resource management.
To address this critical situation, NASA partnered with SpaceX to organise a rescue mission.
Prediction: All things lunar are in the news in 2024. It’s all about the moon.
In 2024, an asteroid was captured by Earth’s gravity, becoming a temporary “second moon”.
This celestial visitor orbited our planet for about two months, from September 29th to November 25th, 2024.
Prediction: An AI-generated work of art sells for a recordbreaking price at auction.
A painting by an AI robot of the eminent World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing sold for US$1,084,800 (€1,027,710) at auction in November of 2024. Sotheby’s said there were 27 bids for the digital art sale of “A.I. God”.
Prediction: Electric planes in the sky, along with drones. This is the first year we will hear the phrase “the end of roads.”
Electric planes hit the skies in 2024, along with passenger drones. There are now electric air taxis over Europe.
Prediction: Bitcoin will remain the cryptocurrency with the highest market capitalisation.
Bitcoin had a strong performance in 2024, with its price reaching new all-time highs.
More and more institutions are recognising Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class and are investing in it. Positive market sentiment and increasing investor interest have driven demand for Bitcoin.
Prediction: A space mining venture to extract resources from celestial bodies fires up, starting conversations about who owns resources in space.
A company called AstroForge started operations in 2024, planning to mine space.
Prediction: Gold will be a point of interest for many countries, hoarding will take place.
In fact, many countries added gold to their treasuries in 2024.
Prediction: Collapsing birth rates.
In developed countries, fertility rates have fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. This means that populations in these countries are not replacing themselves, leading to potential long-term demographic challenges.
Prediction: Religion makes a comeback across the world, following a swing to conservative values.
Since Trump won the US election, and declared that God intervened to protect him when he was shot at, there seems to be a resurgence in Christianity.
In the USA especially, Christianity continues to be intertwined with cultural and political identity. Some people are returning to churches as a way of affirming their social and political perspectives.
Prediction: An artificial intelligence program claims to be conscious, sparking philosophical debates worldwide.
We knew this day would come. From an AI telling a student to “go die” which was completely unprompted, to a small robot convincing other bigger robots to mutiny, the scary AI conversation continues.
Prediction: Mind-reading technology arrives.
So much so that new laws need to be developed that protect our thoughts from being read!
Prediction: King Charles has a health issue: Circulation/blood.
While we don’t know what kind of cancer he has, in February of 2024, King Charles was diagnosed with cancer.
Prediction: Harry and Meghan continue their reign of unpopularity.
They even were criticised by Trump’s offspring.
Predictions 2024: Ireland
Prediction: School access in Ireland would be in the news.
Recent reports and data indicate that overcrowding in Irish schools was a significant issue in 2024.
Additionally, there are concerns about a teacher shortage in Ireland.
Prediction: Inflation in Ireland would stabilise in 2024.
Inflation in Ireland stabilised in 2024. In fact, it has significantly decreased, reaching a multi-year low.
Prediction: An archaeological discovery will rewrite the history books in Ireland.
A groundbreaking discovery in Baltinglass, Wicklow, has unveiled a cluster of at least five ancient monuments in Ireland, called cursus monuments. This cluster, the largest of its kind ever found in the country, has shed new light on these enigmatic structures.
Previously, fewer than 20 cursus monuments were known to exist in Ireland. These newly discovered sites, linked to important solar events such as solstices and equinoxes, offer crucial insights into their purpose. It appears they were integral to ancient Irish agricultural practices, marking the passage of time and guiding farming cycles.
The alignment of three of these monuments with significant burial complexes suggests they may have been a physical pathway, symbolising the journey of the deceased into the afterlife.
Predictions 2024: Europe
Predictions 2024: A lot of Europe will swing to conservative governments, following Italy.
The political fabric of Europe had a dramatic transformation in 2024, with right-leaning movements gaining momentum across the continent.
Seven European Union member states now feature far-right parties directly participating in governmental structures. These countries – Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, and Slovakia – represent a significant shift in the political mainstream.
In Germany, The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been making significant electoral gains, winning a state election.
Predictions 2024: There will be a lot of political turmoil in France.
France experienced a significant amount of political turmoil in 2024.
The 2024 French Legislative Election resulted in a hung parliament, with the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) leading a plurality of seats. This led to a political crisis as President Emmanuel Macron refused to appoint the NFP’s proposed Prime Minister.
The political instability has made it difficult for the government to implement policies and has led to uncertainty in the country.
The right has gained significant ground in recent elections, contributing to the political polarisation and instability.
Predictions 2024: The UK will face economic turmoil and migration issues.
In recent weeks, a petition, signed by millions of people, has emerged in the UK calling for a general election. Key issues driving the petition include levels of immigration, farmers being overly taxed, and fuel allowance cuts for vulnerable people as winter approaches.
Predictions 2024: A drama at an airport.
There was a dramatic incident at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania on November 26, 2024, when a DHL cargo plane crashed and caught fire.
For more predictions, refer to your 2024 edition, or pre-order the 2025 edition!
