Close Encounters of the Second Kind in 1956

7 January 1956 19:55 - Kaimuki, Hawaii, USA -   An object was observed. Men in black later interviewed witnesses. One disc was observed by seven military witnesses for 45 minutes (Wannell).

9 January 1956 02:00 - Robertson Island, Antarctica -   Lasting physiological effects.

9 February 1956 01:30 - Redondo Beach, California , USA -   Nautical UFO. Ball of fire reported to have fallen into ocean 75 yards offshore. Observers could see reflections of object on water surface. Divers went out and found Army battery-operated signallight. Explanation: Manmade.

16 February 1956 18:00 - Santa Barbara, California , USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness on the ocean (Brozik).

17 February 1956 - Metaro, Spain -   An object was observed. Traces found. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects. Explanation: Hoax.

17 March 1956 21:10 - St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   An object was observed and photographed. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by three military witnesses for two hours (Wannall).

22 March 1956 - Monte Siat, Spain -   An object was observed. Traces found. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects. Explanation: Hoax.

In Spring 1956 - Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

6 April 1956 Night - New Mexico, USA -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Three objects were observed by a male witness briefly (Lapaz). Explanation: Meteor.

30 April 1956 20:15 - East Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA -   Trace remnants

1 May 1956 - Tokyo, Japan -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed.

10 May 1956 Around 0500 - Tokyo, Japan -   Disc skims over rooftops of city buildings. Electromagnetic effect: television interference.

12 May 1956 03:30 - Lakewood, California , USA -   Silent brilliant saucer with wires around edge. Made four turns, then shot away extremely fast. and 2 ind. witnesses.

28 May 1956 23:45 - La Porte, Indiana, USA -   Electromagnetic effect: Lights and radio died in new car when moon colored object scans ground. Infrared light?

In Mid- 1956 Dawn - Donelson, Tennessee, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range (and physical effects reported) by a male witness in a residential area (Wright).

In Mid- 1956 22:00 - Nellis AFB, Nevada, USA -   USAF incident.

22 July 1956 11:00 - Pixley, California , USA -   Half of left elevator control surface wrenched off, crew lost temporary control, emergency landing at Bakersfield. Explained as metal fatigue. Explanation: Malfunct.

28 July 1956 21:55 - Brentwood, California , USA -   Traces: light metal and cardboard impregnated with "unknown substances." Green flash in sky crashed in orchard. Electromagnetic effect: television interference. Gave off green sparks.

12 August 1956 12:45 - Siberia E, Russia -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by three witnesses (Dubinski). Explanation: EM.

18 August 1956 20:30 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   Healing

28 August 1956 Night - Innerkip S2M, Ontario, Canada -   Disc 300m overhead, strong beam of light, chases truck for 10km. Electromagnetic effect noted.

In September 1956 - Missoula, Montana, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range (and physical effects reported) by a male witness (Anderson).

In September 1956 00:05 - Serdon, France -   Dairyman incident.

In September 1956 07:50 - Holloman W12M Us70, New Mexico, USA -   A flying disc was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Men in black later interviewed witnesses. Multiple independent witnesses. One disc was observed by two witnesses on a highway for over 15 minutes.

In September 1956 Around 2100 - East Butler, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 73, in a yard for several hours (McGrady).

1 September 1956 - Porthcawl, UK -   Police incident.

7 September 1956 14:00 - Rogerson S, Idaho, USA -   Attorney incident.

9 September 1956 17:00 - Pajas Blancas, Argentina -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed.

In mid-September 1956 Around 1500 - Trash Green, UK -   A hovering object was observed. It buzzed a witness. Physiological effects were noted. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one witness at a building for 12 seconds (Ruffler).

27 September 1956 03:00 - Northern Hills, Ohio, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects (Hills).

27 September 1956 19:20 - Darmannes, France -   Huge blue domed disc by highway N65. Had portholes, hot beams of light. Electromagnetic effects: car engine and lights died.

In October 1956 - Idaho, USA -   Ground marks

In October 1956 - Okinawa, Japan -   USAF Jet Fighter incident.

In October 1956 - Oslo, Norway -   UFO flies over car and hovers. Driver felt prickly sensation. Witness's watch magnetized.

October 1956 - Oslo, Norway -   Motorist felt "prickly sensation," wristwatch magnetized when UFO flew in front of car and hovered over road

2 October 1956 03:45 - Trenton, New Jersey, USA -   Special guard saw solid-appearing red UFO descend, then ascend and disappear. Object emitted strong odor; nausea, burning sensation on face and eyes; medical treatment required.

2 October 1956 21:30 - Sandy, Oregon, USA -   Physiological effects.

21 October 1956 - Brownsville Ne10M, Texas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects (Stanford, R).

28 October 1956 03:00 - Minot Afb Nw30M, North Dakota, USA -   B-52 Crew incident.

29 October 1956 19:00 - Putney, Vermont, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range (and physical effects reported) by a female witness (Maratea).

11 November 1956 Around 2200 - Vaddo, Sweden -   Object (elliptical flattened sphere) came down over road in front of vehicle. Electromagnetic effect: engine and headlights died. three sided metal found at landing site, size of matchbox. Analysis: 94.86% tungsten.

16 November 1956 22:00 - Lemmon, South Dakota, USA -   Phones and automatic railroad block signal system failed to work as glowing red object, 3' diameter, flew over railroad yards.

21 November 1956 - Augusta, Maine, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

22 November 1956 - Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USA -   An object was observed. Metallic traces found. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for several hours (Standing Horse).

28 November 1956 Morning - Wickford, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one male witness (Waddops).

In 1957 - Mogi Mirim, Brazil -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Three objects were observed.

In 1957 Evening - St Etienne 30K, France -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for over one minute.

In 1957 Night - Hammond, Indiana, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by several male witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, as reported to the police, on a highway (White). One bigfoot was seen.

1 December 1956 01:20 - Valley City, North Dakota, USA -   Round, reddish object caused Radio frequency interference: police radio.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments.
All materials on this site not by the author are believed to be in the public domain. Materials for which a copyright are asserted will be removed immediately on notification .

Original materials on this site are so marked and are © Luke Ford, 2006 - 2007. Permission is granted to use these.
Do not contact us regarding permission to use graphics! Any such use should be at your own risk and this site should not be credited.

 
UFOdna
0 - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z