Throughout the years, many of Vanga’s words have been linked to world events that seemed impossible to foresee. Some are dramatic and specific, others more symbolic, yet all continue to spark debate and fascination. Below are some of the most talked-about predictions that many believe have already come true.
Chernobyl (1986) — Frequently Claimed, Details Vague
In 1986, the world was shaken by the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine. Baba Vanga is said to have foreseen a massive nuclear accident in Europe years before it happened. Her followers often point to this disaster as one of her most accurate predictions, noting her warnings about radiation and widespread consequences. The Chernobyl accident indeed changed the world, leaving a lasting legacy of fear around nuclear energy.
The Fall of the Soviet Union (1991) — Commonly Attributed, Not Documented
Baba Vanga lived during the height of the Soviet era, and she is said to have predicted the collapse of the USSR long before it became a reality. In 1991, the once-mighty superpower dissolved, breaking into multiple independent states. For those who believed in her gifts, this prediction proved she could foresee even the largest political shifts in history.
Her Own Death (1996) — Quiet but Unmistakable
One of Baba Vanga’s most personal predictions was about her own passing. She reportedly told those close to her the exact year it would happen—and on August 11, 1996, her words came true when she died of breast cancer at the age of 84. For her followers, the fact that she foresaw even her own death feels deeply poignant, a personal echo of the same uncanny foresight that made her famous for predicting world events.
The Kursk Submarine Disaster (2000) — Widely Cited, Lightly Sourced
One of the most widely discussed examples is Baba Vanga’s prophecy about the Russian submarine Kursk. Sometime in the 1980s, she reportedly declared that “Kursk will be covered with water, and the whole world will weep over it.” At the time, many assumed she was referring to the Russian city of Kursk. But in August 2000, tragedy struck when the submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea, claiming the lives of all 118 crew members. The connection between her words and the disaster gave her reputation a powerful boost.
9/11 (2001) — The Most Viral Claim—and the Most Questioned
Another chilling prophecy is said to have come in 1989, when Baba Vanga warned: “The American brethren will fall after being attacked by the steel birds.” This phrase gained global attention after the September 11, 2001 attacks, when two hijacked airplanes crashed into New York City’s Twin Towers. For believers, the imagery of “steel birds” felt too close to the tragic event to be a coincidence.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami — Often Listed, Documentation Thin
Another event often linked to Baba Vanga’s foresight is the devastating tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in December 2004. She reportedly spoke of a huge wave that would engulf coastlines, causing great destruction and loss of life. The tsunami claimed over 200,000 lives across several countries, and many saw her prediction as a haunting echo of the disaster.
An African-American 44th U.S. President (2008) — Popular Online, Disputed
She also reportedly predicted that the 44th president of the United States would be an African-American. When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, this prophecy was widely circulated and celebrated as another accurate forecast. Whether interpreted literally or symbolically, it remains one of her best-known “hits.”
Brexit (2016) — Widely Claimed, Rarely Verified
Vanga is also often credited with predicting Brexit. Long before the 2016 referendum, she allegedly spoke of Europe as we know it “ceasing to exist” and a “great division” within the continent. When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, many pointed to her words as a direct prophecy of the event. While the exact phrasing is hard to trace, the connection between her warning and Brexit has become one of the most circulated modern examples of her predictions.
(2024) — Donald Trump’s Ear Injury
Vanga is often said to have warned that Trump would face danger and even deafness in one ear. In July 2024, Trump survived an assassination attempt in which a bullet grazed his right ear. He did not lose hearing in one ear, but the ear wound made this old claim resurface and spread widely online.
“Smaller” Accurate Forecasts
Beyond headline events, Vanga is often credited with warnings about floods, earthquakes, and climate-related disasters. These are broader themes, but many readers feel they capture the direction the world has taken—more extreme weather, more coastal risk, more reminders of nature’s power.