1844 movement

The 1844 Movement, also known as the Great Disappointment, was a religious protestant movement in the United States driven by the belief that Jesus Christ would return to Earth on October 22, 1844. Followers, mainly Seventh-day Adventists, expected this event based on prophetic calculations from the Bible. When the predicted event did not occur, believers faced disappointment but many reevaluated their interpretations. The movement ultimately led to the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and influenced broader Adventist and prophetic teachings, emphasizing the importance of biblical prophecy and cautious interpretation of prophetic timelines.