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15 Bizarre Coincidences Across Time Periods

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1. The Lincoln-Kennedy Parallels

1. The Lincoln-Kennedy Parallels
Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy stand side by side, symbolizing the enduring legacy of American presidents. | Photo by S.A. Bond on Pexels

Few historical coincidences are as chilling as the parallels between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Both were elected to Congress in ’46—Lincoln in 1846, Kennedy in 1946—and rose to the presidency in ’60, precisely one hundred years apart. Each was assassinated on a Friday and succeeded by a vice president with the surname Johnson. These uncanny connections have led to widespread speculation, with some even suggesting a deeper pattern at play. Read more at the History Channel

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