Emanuel Swedenborg died in London, England, at the age of 84. He passed away on the day he had predicted, marking the end of a prolific life dedicated to scientific inquiry, philosophical exploration, and spiritual revelation. He was surrounded by friends, and his death was preceded by a stroke a few months earlier. He reaffirmed the truth of his writings on his deathbed.

A major fire broke out in Stockholm, Sweden, destroying about 300 houses and leaving 2000 people homeless. Emanuel Swedenborg, located in Gothenburg about 400 km away, purportedly experienced a psychic vision of the fire as it was happening, providing details that were later confirmed by messengers.