Close Encounters of the Second Kind in 1977

1 January 1977 19:50 - Valence, France -   35' diameter ovoid shaped object chased car, came back 40 minutes later. Physiological effect: conjunctivitis, eye pain. Electromagnetic effect: watch stopped.

1 January 1977 22:00 - Eyragues, France -   .65m hemisphere glows among trees. Broken branches. Flew rapidly to the south.

3 January 1977 22:30 - Montenero, Italy -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects on a road.

5 January 1977 01:15 - Nysater Hwy18, Sweden -   Disc with legs just above road. Truck driver paralyzed. Coherent light beam.

5 January 1977 20:00 - Scerne Di Pineto, Italy -   Red circular object glides down onto wheat field. Burnt traces found.

10 January 1977 - Whitehorse Nw25M, Yukon, Canada -   An object was observed from a car. It buzzed a witness. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One oval object was observed by two experienced male witnesses for 20 minutes (Banks).

11 January 1977 Around 2100 - Sostanja, Velenje, Slovenia -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Ground traces were found. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by two witnesses for two minutes (Gorsek).

13 January 1977 20:00 - Acarigua, Venezuela -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by two female witnesses in a city.

14 January 1977 22:15 - Froskog, Sweden -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Multiple independent witnesses. Two objects were observed in snowy weather by four witnesses in a yard (Engberg).

21 January 1977 23:30 - Pipers River, Tasmania, Australia -   Animals showed extreme agitation. Animals made great deal of noise.

27 January 1977 16:45 - Bridlington, UK -   Very low object like a flattened grapefruit, with encircling windows, turned down pipe extension, hovered over woodyard. Machinery in nearby factory failed, wristwatches stopped. Physiological effects

In February 1977 - Uruguay -   Also animal autopsy reports.

In February 1977 02:30 - Pineville, Missouri, USA -   Electromagnetic effect: engine, lights, radio, windshield wipers, heater died, CB radio "acted up." 20 feet wide disc-shaped object with pink-orange halo, 200 feet in front, over power lines. Pickup restarted when UFO left.

In February 1977 05:30 - Mount Garnet, Queensland, Australia -   Sighting of silver-gray "shed" in paddock. Marks found. One large circle surrounded by four smaller ovals in grass. Main circle 6.8m across with 80cm band of dead grass. four ovals symmetric spaced, 2-3m.

2 February 1977 20:30 - Anchorage, Kentucky, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by one male 10-year-old witness in a yard (Belmont).

4 February 1977 02:20 - Basford A500, UK -   Patrolman incident.

9 February 1977 18:40 - Walthamstowe, UK -   Large ovoid flew overhead. Radio frequency interference: television screens disrupted. Source: Andy Collins.

9 February 1977 20:05 - West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic and gravity effects were noted. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. Two objects were observed by two female witnesses, typical age 35, at an electric plant for a few seconds (Hadley).

10 February 1977 00:45 - Southville, Nova Scotia, Canada -   Car pulled backwards 250 feet by 60 feet diameter object. Memory loss, possible abduction.

14 February 1977 20:00 - Pineville Sr90 & Hwyk, Missouri, USA -   Electromagnetic effect: truck engine, lights, CB radio. 18' diameter domed disc hovers, fades from visibility in sleet. When gone, engine and lights come back on.

18 February 1977 04:10 - Salto S15K, Uruguay -   Dog dies after close approach to hovering disc. Autopsy revealed exposure to high temperature. Burn marks on witness. Generator dies, cows alarmed, disc broke branches of tree, rocking motion, shocks.

22 February 1977 21:30 - Valencia Sw, Spain -   Oval paced 5 in car for over an hour. Electromagnetic effects and separate radio interference. Disc extends landing gear. Aborted abduction attempt?

25 February 1977 19:45 - Cypress, California , USA -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Multiple independent witnesses. One disc, about 80 feet across, was observed by one male 16-year-old witness in a city for 45 minutes (Weinberg). Explanation: Planet.

27 February 1977 00:23 - Stoke-on-Trent, UK -   Physiological effects.

In March 1977 03:10 - Pendle Hill, UK -   A hovering object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by two male witnesses for ten minutes.

1 March 1977 19:00 - Milbank Sw, South Dakota, USA -   Physiological effects.

5 March 1977 21:30 - Bredaker, Sweden -   Physiological effects.

6 March 1977 01:20 - Sylmar, California , USA -   Domed disc descends in field near factory's security gate, seen by security guard. Landing or close ground hovering, no measureable traces.

8 March 1977 19:30 - Gatchellville S.75M, Pennsylvania, USA -   Ground marks. Red ball of light apparent size of full moon alights on ground, leaving large patch of burnt grass. Triangular area 54'x52'x72', three holes at vertices. Explanation: EM.

9 March 1977 03:10 - Nelson, UK -   Large oval object hovered over car, causing headlights to dim, engine to cut out. Strange "force-field" surrounded men, leading to physiological effects later. Car engine restarted spontaneously.

10 March 1977 - Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, 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 (Miller).

12 March 1977 21:05 - Syracuse, New York, USA -   UAL 94 DC-10 incident.

13 March 1977 20:30 - Mandurah S7M, Western Australia, Australia -   Object gaseous or surrounded by haze/mist, vapor trail, electromagnetic effect: motor vehicle engine.

15 March 1977 Night - Frederick County, Maryland, USA -   A flying disc was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness for 30 minutes (Hoffman).

16 March 1977 Around 0100 - Brunswick, Maryland, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by one male 30-year-old witness in a yard (Stokes). A noise was heard.

17 March 1977 20:05 - Haverfordwest, UK -   Yellow ball dropped out of sky, followed car, hedge-hopped alongside for one mile, had beam of light from base. Just as were reaching home engine and lights died. Several other reports in area.

20 March 1977 20:00 - Nuoro, Italy -   Electromagnetic effect: engine dies, radio interference. Disc circles car, beams of light.

22 March 1977 21:30 - Tydjebyn, Sweden -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Two objects, three times the size of the moon, were observed by two male witnesses.

24 March 1977 - Machias, Three Lakes Rd, Washington, 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 (Sharp).

29 March 1977 00:30 - West Decatur, Pennsylvania, USA -   Physiological effects.

In Spring 1977 21:00 - Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia -   An object was observed from a car. Traces found. One object was observed by more than one male witness, typical age 33, at an electric plant (Lyons).

8 April 1977 02:00 - Cedar Springs, Michigan, USA -   Ring ground marks. Domed disc arcs around two witnesses, hovers and flashes over trees.

9 April 1977 Around 2200 - Bergsjo, Sweden -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Two objects, about 1 foot across, were observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Luthman).

9 April 1977 22:52 - Newport Beach, California , USA -   A hovering object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one female 25-year-old witness at a building for over four minutes (Hanson). A noise was heard.

10 April 1977 21:10 - M.V. Dolphin, Mediterranean -   Objects were observed using optical instruments. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Three objects were observed by eight experienced male witnesses on the ocean for over an hour (Michalos).

14 April 1977 - Little Haven, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 1 foot across, was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor, in a yard for two minutes (Coombes; Hewison).

14 April 1977 Around 2200 - Villa Tulumba, Argentina -   Coherent light beam, orange, 50 cm diam, centered on church, later retracting. Palm trees partially scorched. Horseshoe imprint 15m diam, 2m wide, grass burned to the roots inside.

19 April 1977 Night - Balmoral, New Zealand -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one male witness for 45 minutes (Tranter).

22 April 1977 23:45 - Yatala Vale, South Australia, Australia -   Electromagnetic effect: motor vehicle engine. Light beams, solid object, fear.

29 April 1977 23:45 - Oxford, Ohio, USA -   Car paced by white glowing object. Description varies between witnesses: one described disc-shaped object. Near Nike Base.

In May 1977 18:00 - Rociana del Condado, Spain -   Witness on motorcycle. Large disc with portholes overhead. Motorcycle lights burnt out.

3 May 1977 04:12 - Hainault Forest, UK -   Badge Pc369J incident.

5 May 1977 09:15 - Tabio, Colombia -   Cessna 150 Pilot Trainee incident. Explanation: Psych.

7 May 1977 Around 1900 - Hemphill, Texas, USA -   Lasting physiological effects.

18 May 1977 22:30 - Handorf, South Australia, Australia -   Objects were observed. Electromagnetic and gravity effects were noted. Traces found.

In late May 1977 - Orange, New South Wales, Australia -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. Traces found. One object was observed by two witnesses.

26 May 1977 00:00 - Orange, New South Wales, Australia -   Orange sphere with windows, possibly resting on ground, seen by boy and mother. Traces: four small cleared patches arranged in trapizoid. Vegetation within area not affected, only low radiation, low heat.

27 May 1977 15:00 - Salisbury, South Australia, Australia -   Beam hits bicycles. Boy thrown down when touched. Saucer ascends from trees.

28 May 1977 03:10 - St Roch, France -   Large dark box shoots up from ground near utility pole. Lights up. Traces.

30 May 1977 18:25 - Mount Communication, Tasmania, Australia -   Light beams, speed under 100 mph moved to the northwest, Radio frequency interference.

In June 1977 - Oberon, New South Wales, Australia -   Fishermen incident.

6 June 1977 - Yorkshire, UK -   Oval object over two vehicles; heat felt, mass displacement.

6 June 1977 23:10 - Barnard Castle, UK -   Electromagnetic effects: car, motorcycle lost power. Felt heat, cycle's metal hot to touch. Vehicles dragged 25' along road without power.

6 June 1977 23:35 - Waltham Abbey, UK -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Multiple independent witnesses. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed in cloudy weather by one female 68-year-old witness in a yard for over one minute (Parr).

16 June 1977 - Middelburg, South Africa -   Glowing object, van enveloped in light, buzzing sound, engine restarted by itself.

17 June 1977 12:00 - Castelo De Bode Dam, Portugal -   Portuguese AF Dornier 27 incident.

17 June 1977 23:00 - Cotile Lake, Louisiana, USA -   75' bubble domed saucer, had floodlight and thin blue beams that hit three observers.

18 June 1977 Night - La Paz, Bolivia -   An object was observed from a car. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by three witnesses on a highway.

23 June 1977 05:15 - Noupoort, South Africa -   Newspaper Delivery Man incident.

28 June 1977 Night - Abadan, Iran -   Fog. Man with flat tire, felt heat from close UFO, "huge, bright object" changed color red to green to purple, then lights off. For 45 minutes light returned, covered with fog. When headlights off, UFO off.

In Mid- 1977 - Montevideo 20K, Uruguay -   Physiological effects.

In July 1977 - Great Barrier E5M, New Zealand -   2 reports of same UFO.

In Mid- 1977 - Uruguay -   An object was observed. Gravity effects were noted. One object was observed by one male witness.

In July 1977 Daytime - Chekhov, Russia -   Bright ball landed, depression 14' diameter. Dirt sterile.

In July 1977 20:30 - Cardeiros, Brazil -   Attempted abduction with net-like beam, partial paralysis. Burns, illness.

1 July 1977 03:00 - Aviano Afb, Pordenone, Italy -   Nato Base Personnel incident.

2 July 1977 23:00 - Sandfly, Tasmania, Australia -   Speed under 100 mph electromagnetic effect: motor vehicle engine. Witnesses felt unease.

3 July 1977 Around 1500 - Apperley Dene, UK -   A hovering object was observed. Gravity effects were noted. One object was observed by three witnesses in a forest (Hall).

7 July 1977 20:30 - Zhangpo, China -   Two low flying orange objects panic a crowd of 3000 at outdoor film on a sports ground, 300 injured in stampede, two children killed.

8 July 1977 18:45 - Howard County, Maryland, USA -   Electromagnetic effect: tractor stalled. Silver domed disc with green windows came over field 70 feet altitude, moved erratically.

8 July 1977 After 2000 - Ginowan, Japan -   An object was observed and photographed. Traces found. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one female 26-year-old witness on a farm.

12 July 1977 01:50 - Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy -   Domed disc passes toward hill. Kids with walkie-talkies experience RFI radio interference.

13 July 1977 01:40 - Arthenac, France -   Huge disc stops overhead, illuminates 200m area like day. Tractor electrical system fried.

13 July 1977 After 2300 - West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA -   Lasting physiological effects.

15 July 1977 22:45 - Bellevue, Kentucky, USA -   Coherent light beam. 30 feet diameter disc retracts green beam of light, as if solid. Rises up and flies over woods.

26 July 1977 21:00 - Yuma Hwy80-8, Arizona , USA -   An object was observed from a car. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed in clear weather by eight witnesses on a highway for over three minutes (Dupree). A noise was heard.

31 July 1977 21:00 - Motta San Giovanni, Italy -   3m diameter luminous disc maneuvers. Power outage until it went away.

In August 1977 23:30 - Berlin Heights, Ohio, 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 (Elmer, S).

3 August 1977 03:30 - Thaxted .75M A130, UK -   Car lost power from 50 mph to 35 mph despite full throttle. Two orange-red oval lights at 300-400 yards distance.

5 August 1977 08:30 - Moskva (Moscow), Russia -   One-meter diameter orb over Kremlin. Splits in three parts. one part crashes through church, hits altar. Explanation: EM.

5 August 1977 Morning - Diez Y Nueve De Abril, Uruguay -   Physiological effects.

12 August 1977 19:45 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA -   An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

13 August 1977 01:00 - Houetteville, France -   2.2m ovoid landed in field. Traces found later. Large scale investigation.

14 August 1977 01:00 - Lindley, New York, USA -   Barbara incident.

In mid-August 1977 - Puebla, Mexico -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed at a mountain.

16 August 1977 00:30 - Fage, France -   1m tall upright metallic ovoid, follows teen at very low altitude on winding road. Electromagnetic effect. Flies away rapidly to the southeast.

19 August 1977 23:00 - Chekhov, Russia -   Scientists incident.

23 August 1977 04:05 - Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada -   Physiological effects were reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. Multiple independent witnesses.

25 August 1977 02:00 - Motta San Giovanni, Italy -   Big umbrella-shaped disc knocks out street lights.

In late August 1977 After 1000 - Escora, Spain -   Count incident.

28 August 1977 Around 0200 - Cogolludo, Spain -   CE by main witness saw "flattened walnut" UFO lasted short time, UFO moved away, hovered over Mount Otero, turned lights off/on, pulsating white halo. Traces: 2m circle, sev holes 8cm diam, 5 cm deep.

In September 1977 - Parkstone, UK -   Woman heard humming, looked up, saw 6m diameter domed disc with two humanoid figures in silver suits visible to waist in dome. Felt heat, ground vibration few seconds.

In September 1977 - Parkstone, UK -   An object was observed. Physiological effects were noted. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

In September 1977 20:00 - Grasstree Hill, Tasmania, Australia -   Motorist saw bright light to northeast, in seconds light was above car, lit up whole area. Was flat, rectangular shaped. Witness felt face tingling, heard static on radio. Object then went dark.

7 September 1977 03:57 - San Diego, La Mesa, California , USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Animal reactions to the object were reported. Explanation: Coincidenc.

26 September 1977 07:36 - Minehead, Nr Kilve A39, UK -   Fog: floating gray mass, egg-shaped, above hedge. Cows in field disturbed. Skin prickled, electrostatic energy field. Hum. Possible missing time: 12 minutes passed, seemed much briefer.

26 September 1977 20:10 - Griselles, France -   Five silent discs flew south to north along power lines. one shot away. Electric oven stopped working.

27 September 1977 22:45 - B, Switzerland -   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.

In October 1977 - McGregor, 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.

In early October 1977 Night - San Jose, Uruguay -   Ring ground marks

7 October 1977 - Gallows Corner, UK -   An object was observed from a car. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by five witnesses for a few seconds (Avis).

7 October 1977 - Volga Submarine Tender, Russia -   Volga incident.

8 October 1977 - Paso de los Toros, Uruguay -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic and gravity effects were noted. Traces found. Multiple independent witnesses. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a yard.

9 October 1977 20:32 - Walcott, Iowa, USA -   Security guard, electromagnetic effects: lights dimmed, walkie-talkie failed, television set in farm dead two minutes.

13 October 1977 - Redding, California , USA -   Objects were observed. Physiological effects were noted. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 75, at a mine (Chapin).

16 October 1977 19:25 - Rocha, Uruguay -   Police incident.

17 October 1977 Dusk - Stonehenge, UK -   Physiological effects.

18 October 1977 18:20 - Stonehenge, UK -   Lasting physiological effects.

22 October 1977 02:40 - Irondequoit, New York, USA -   Television turns off and on repeatedly. Glowing disc drops chunks of something.

26 October 1977 17:00 - Abilene, Texas, USA -   USAF T-38 incident.

29 October 1977 18:00 - Tapiapaneema, Nr Colares, Brazil -   A witness later died. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed by more than four female witnesses, typical age 17 (Trinidade).

In November 1977 18:00 - Colares, Brazil -   Physiological effects were reported. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed by 20 male witnesses, typical age 24 (Carvalho De Oliveira).

In November 1977 22:30 - Crato Ne, Brazil -   Blue glowing disc follow railroad train, diesel engine slows.

2 November 1977 - Cagliari Afb, Italy -   Physiological effects.

4 November 1977 14:30 - Hubertus, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. Traces found. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed by a group of female witnesses (Mohan, P).

12 November 1977 Night - Orari Mouth, New Zealand -   An object was observed. Physiological effects were noted. One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses on a river (Leary). Explanation: Meteor.

14 November 1977 17:50 - Irlam, UK -   June incident.

15 November 1977 06:50 - Corny Se, France -   Electromagnetic effect: motorcycle engine dies. Cigar at 50m altitude. Orange ball of light exits cigar, flies to the northwest silently.

18 November 1977 04:00 - La Aurora, Uruguay -   Guard dog killed by radiation from disc, rancher burned, shocked, paralyzed. UFO shot away at tremendous speed. Ground marks.

18 November 1977 21:20 - Troy, Missouri, USA -   Private Pilot incident.

In 1978 Around 2300 - Muskegon, Michigan, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by two male witnesses, including one child (Martin).

3 December 1977 21:30 - Aanekoski, Finland -   An object was observed. Ground traces were found. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by two witnesses in a yard for six hours.

In early December 1977 - Bamawm Central, Victoria, Australia -   Bright light seen floating 1m off ground. Man and his brother found perfect ring 2.4m diameter, 400m from farm house. Explanation: Fungus.

6 December 1977 18:20 - Pontecchio Marconi, Italy -   20m diameter top-shaped disc passes within 100m of house at 1m altitude. Traces found.

6 December 1977 19:30 - Tatapouri Point H35, New Zealand -   Red disc came over land from sea, followed car, electromagnetic effect: headlights dimmed. Car battery had no water after encounter.

8 December 1977 07:10 - Sjogerval, Sweden -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 21, for six seconds.

13 December 1977 Around 1900 - Aveley, UK -   Objects were observed. Gravity effects were noted. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a yard (Avis).

13 December 1977 23:00 - Leitchville, Victoria, Australia -   One large and three small UFOs signal back and forth.Soil and grass samples from saucer circle reveal burn marks were caused by electrical discharge. No electrical power lines near paddock where discovered.

15 December 1977 Evening - Berryville, Arkansas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range (with physical effects) was observed in clear weather by one female witness at a mountain (Long).

16 December 1977 22:00 - Uzes N, France -   Two witnesses on separate motorbikes, both stall in presence of Saturn-shaped UFO with red ring. UFO crosses highway D979. Goes to the east, then to the west.

17 December 1977 - Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA -   Trace remnants.

17 December 1977 - Kenyon, Rhode Island, USA -   Blue-white glowing oval, windows; one witness reported eye irritation.

17 December 1977 16:00 - North Kingston Hwy2, Rhode Island, USA -   Electromagnetic effect: engines stalled. Huge domed disc dropped silently toward ground over meadow, 400 feet up. Small dome, three square windows. Disc turned vertical, two cars stalled. Skin burns, rashes.

20 December 1977 - Gisborne, New Zealand -   An object was observed and photographed. Traces found. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed by two male experienced witnesses in a rural area.

30 December 1977 01:30 - Keith, South Australia, Australia -   Electromagnetic effect: engine lost power. White oval light paced car 30m away, engine of car misfired.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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