Here's my list, some of which are the same.
606 BC -
Studying God's Word, we have measured the 2520 years, the seven symbolic times,
from that year 606 B.C. and have found that it reached down to October, 1914,
as nearly as we were able to reckon. We did not say positively that this would
be the year. (Watchtower, November 1, 1914, p. 325)
1798 - Napoleon
began this Egyptian campaign in 1798, finished it, and then returned to France
on Oct 1, 1799. The campaign is briefly, yet graphically described in the
prophecy, verses 40-44; and its being completed in 1799 marks, according to the
prophet's own words, the beginning of "the time of the end. (Creation;
1927; p. 293)
1799 - The
indisputable facts, therefore, show that the "time of the end" began
in 1799; that the Lord's second presence began in 1874. (The Watchtower, March
1, 1922)
1872 - In this
chapter we present the Bible evidence which indicates that six thousand years
from the creation of Adam were complete with A.D. 1872; and hence that, since
A.D. 1872 are chronologically entered upon the seventh thousand or the
Millennium. (Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 2, p. 33, 1889)
1873 - If, then,
the seventh thousand-year period of earth's history be an epoch specially noted
as the period of Christ's reign, we shall by showing that it began in 1873, be
proving that we are already in it. (Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 2, p. 40.
1889)
1874 - We have
no doubt whatever in regard to the chronology [for] the dates of 1874, 1914,
1918, and 1925. It was on this line of reckoning that the dates 1874, 1914, and
1918 were located; and the Lord has placed the stamp of his seal upon 1914 and
1918 beyond any possibility of erasure. (w1922, 5/15 p.150)
1878 - Our Lord,
the appointed King, is now present, since October 1874, A.D... and the formal
inauguration of his kingly office dates from April 1878, A.D. (Studies in the
Scriptures, Vol.4, p.621, 1897)
1881 - To our
understanding the general call to this joint heirship with our Redeemer as
members of the New Creation of God, ceased in 1881. (The New Creation; 1899;
1915 ed.; p. 95)
1910 - According
to our expectations the stress of the great time of trouble will be on us soon,
somewhere between 1910 and 1912, culminating with the end of the 'Times of the
Gentiles,' October, 1914. (The New Creation, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 6,
p. 579, 1904)
1914 - In this
chapter we present the Bible evidence proving that the full end of the times of
the gentiles, i.e., the full end of their lease of dominion, will be reached in
A.D. 1914; and that the date will be the farthest limit of the rule of
imperfect men. (The Time Is At Hand, 1888, p. 76, 77)
1914 - Complete
destruction of the 'powers that be' of 'this present evil worlds - political,
financial, ecclesiastical - about the close of the Time of the Gentiles;
October A.D. 1914. (Studies in the Scriptures, IV, p. 622, 1897)
1914 - When
Uranus and Jupiter meet in the humane sign of Aquarius in 1914, the
long-promised era will have made a fair start in the work of setting man free
to work out his own salvation. (w1903 5/1 p.130)
1915 - In the coming 26
years, all present governments will be overthrown and dissolved. (C.T. Russell,
Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 2, p. 98-99, 1889) [1889 + 26 years = 1915]
1915 - While
it's possible that Armageddon may begin next Spring, yet this purely
speculation to attempt to say just when. We see, however, that there are
parallels between the close of the Jewish age and this Gospel age. These
parallels seem to point to the year just before us part particularly the early
months. (Watchtower Reprints, VI, Sept 1, 1914, p. 5527)
1915 - In view
of strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it
an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the
full establishment of the kingdom of God, will be accomplished near the end of
A.D. 1915. (The Time Is At Hand, 1915 edition, p. 99)
1918 - Also, in
the year 1918, when God destroys the churches wholesale and the church members
by million, it shall be that any that escape shall come to the works of Pastor
Russell to learn the meaning of the downfall of Christianity. (The Finished
Mystery, 1917 edition, p. 485)
1920 - Even the
republics will disappear in the fall of 1920. And the mountains were not found.
Every kingdom of earth will pass away, be swallowed up in anarchy. (The
Finished Mystery, 1917 edition, p. 258)
1924 - Even if
the time of our change should not come within ten years, what more should we
ask? Are we not a blessed, happy people? Is not our God faithful? If anyone
knows anything better, let him take it. If any of you ever find anything better,
we hope you will tell us. (Watchtower, Dec 15, 1914, p. 376.)
1925 - 'There
will be no slip-up... Abraham should enter upon the actual possession of his
promised inheritance in the year 1925. (Watchtower Oct. 15, 1917, p. 6157)
1925 - There is
evidence that the establishment of the Kingdom in Palestine will probably be in
1925, ten years later than we once calculated. (Studies In The Scriptures, Vol
7, The Finished Mystery, p. 128)
1925 - Therefore
we may confidently expect that 1925 will mark the return of Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob and the faithful prophets of old. (Millions Now Living Will Never Die,
1920, p. 89-90)
1925 - The
difficulty was that the friends inflated
their imaginations beyond reason; and that when their imaginations burst
asunder, they were inclined to throw away everything. (Watchtower 1925, p. 56)
1932 - They had
preached that in an early time God would overthrow "Christendom".
Many had emphasized the year 1925 as the date, and then when that date did not
materialize the date was moved up to 1932. Again, 1932 came and ''Christendom''
was not destroyed, and now it was discovered that "Christendom" would
be spared for a while longer for the sake of the Jonadab class. (w1938 2/15 p.
54)
1934 - True, it
is expecting great things to claim, as we do, that within the coming twenty-six
years all present governments will be overthrown and dissolved. (The Time Is At
Hand; 1889; 1908 ed.; p. 99)
1940 - The year 1940 is certain to be the most
important year yet because Armageddon is very near. It behooves all who love
righteousness to put forth every effort to advertise The Theocracy while the
privileges are still open. (Informant, April, 1940, p. 1)
1975 - Discussion of
1975 overshadowed about everything else. 'The new book compels us to realise
that Armageddon is, in fact, very close indeed,' said a conventioneer.
(Watchtower 15/10/1966, p 629)
1975 - Are we to assume from this study that the battle of Armageddon will be
all over by the autumn of 1975, and the long-looked-for thousand-year reign of
Christ will begin by then ? Possibly... It may involve only a difference of
weeks or months, not years. (Watchtower, Aug. 15, 1968, p499)
1975 - There are only
about ninety months left before 6,000 years of mans existence on earth is
completed... The majority of people living today will probably be alive when
Armageddon breaks out, and there are no resurrection hopes for those who are
destroyed then. So, now more than ever, it is vital not to ignore that spirit
of wanting to do more. (KM, March 1968, p. 4 [1968 + 90 months = 1975])
1975 - "Yes, the
end of this system is so very near! Is that not reason to increase our
activity?... Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and
planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer
service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before
the wicked world's end." (Kingdom Ministry, May 1974, p. 3)
2000 - If the wicked
system of this world survived until the turn of the century [the year 2000],
which is highly improbable in view of world trends and the fulfillment of Bible
prophecy, there would still be survivors of the World War I generation.
However, the fact that their number is dwindling is one more indication that
"the conclusion of the system of things" is moving fast toward its
end. (w80 10/15 p. 31)
20th Century - Shortly, within our twentieth century, the "battle in the day of
Jehovah" will begin against the modern antitype of Jerusalem, Christendom.
(The Nations Shall Know (1971); 2nd ed.; p. 216)
