Scientists in 1960 predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be 'Doomsday.' Should you be worried?

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What happened

In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article with an unambiguous title: Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D.

Key facts

  • In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article with an unambiguous title: Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:10:01 UTC.

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