Close Encounters of the Third Kind prior to 1945

214 BC - Roman Empire, Hadria, Italy -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed.

218 BC - Rome, Roman Empire, Praeneste, Italy -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. More than two objects were observed.

In June 195. 05:50 - Corby New Town, UK -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by one female witness at a building.

In January 840 - Lyon, France -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Agobard).

In 1207 - Bristol, UK -   An object was observed. Traces found. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In 1211 - Cloera, Ireland -   During Sunday mass an anchor drops from sky, attaches to Church archway. Being jumps off craft and "swims" down through air, attempting to release it. Anchor rope cut, craft sails away, anchor kept.

5 August 1748 Around 1400 - Aberdeen W5M, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. Three objects were observed by 11 witnesses.

12 June 1790 05:00 - Alencon, France -   Whistling sound. Oscillations; impact on hill. Heat intense, grass trees burned. one occupant out, unintelligible language. Explanation: Hoax.

In April 1812 20:00 - Manosque Ne, France -   Luminous globes over road. four figures with lights seen inside. Volcano active.

22 March 1820 - Manchester, New York, USA -   Trace remnants

In 1821 - Robertson County, Tennessee, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one male witness (Bell).

18 December 1825 - Stapleton, UK -   Objects were observed. Physiological effects were noted. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two male witnesses in a forest.

In July 1836 - Szeged, Hungary -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. More than one object was observed by numerous witnesses in a city.

In November 1837 - London, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

18 February 1838 Night - Green Dragon Alley, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses (Scales).

20 February 1838 - Old Ford, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses (Alsop).

In late February 1838 - Turner Street, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Ashworth).

3 October 1843 - Warwick, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several witnesses.

3 October 1843 - Warwick, Quebec, Canada -   Flying humanoids. three men, perfectly white, seen sailing through the air by a farmer.

In 1850 Night - Sandwick Rigg, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one male witness.

1 October 1863 15:00 - Lewisburg, West Virginia, USA -   Cottony rolls fringed with green light seen passing over adjacent hills at treetop level, size and shape of doors, in procession. 1000s of human like beings came marching in order in same direction.

14 October 1863 Afternoon - Runger'S Mill, West Virginia, USA -   Confederate Pickets incident.

In 1866 - Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Denton).

25 July 1868 Night - Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia -   Surveyor incident.

10 November 1872 Evening - Peckham, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by three witnesses.

In early April 1877 Night - Aldershot, UK -   Guards incident.

In early September 1877 Night - Aldershot, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several male experienced military witnesses. One being, wearing a coverall and helmet, was seen.

In October 1877 - Newport, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several male experienced military witnesses.

21 August 1879 Around 2100 - Knock, Ireland -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by 14 witnesses for five hours.

1880 - Aldershot, UK -   A strange being dressed in tight-fitting clothes and shining helmet soared over the heads of two sentries, who fired without result.

26 March 1880 19:00 - Lamy, New Mexico, USA -   Four men were surprised as they heard voices coming from a "strange balloon" which flew over them. UFO fish-shaped, guided by a large fanlike device. 8-10 figures aboard. Unintelligible language.

In September 1888 - Diamond Island, Illinois River, Illinois, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range on a river.

In 1893 Daytime - Central Part, New South Wales, Australia -   Farmer incident.

In late August 1896 Daytime - Tamalpais Mtns, California , USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by more than two witnesses in a forest (Jordan).

In November 1896 - Lodi, California , USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

6 November 1896 - Camptonville, California , USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by five witnesses.

20 November 1896 Evening - Watertown, California , USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by several male witnesses in a street (Mcquarrie).

25 November 1896 18:00 - Lodi, California , USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by two witnesses at a canal (Shaw). One 6-foot-tall hairy being, wearing naked, was seen.

26 November 1896 20:30 - Oakland, California , USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness (Babcock; Gillson; Horen). Explanation: Venus.

1 December 1896 Afternoon - Sandy Beach, California , USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on the shore (Horen).

2 December 1896 - Pacific Grove N15M, California , USA -   Nautical UFO. Airship descended from sky, landed on ocean. three occupants guided it to shore and hid it in the woods.

7 December 1896 21:00 - Camptonville, California , USA -   Large airship flew over town and landed nearby. 5 men went to investigate, found ship and sole occupant, bearded man who appeared deaf and mute. Some written communication attempted. Craft left next day

In April 1897 - Lovelady, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In April 1897 - Rusk, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Long, G).

In April 1897 After 2000 - Baltimore, Ohio, USA -   Animal reaction: horse showed signs of fear and distress. Object with brilliant white lights fore and aft descended into field, lit up countryside, whirring/hissing noise. two men spoke unknown language.

31 March 1897 22:00 - Charleston Twp, Michigan, USA -   Inside Occupant

1 April 1897 Night - Galesburg, Michigan, USA -   Unintelligible language

4 April 1897 21:00 - Wilsonville, Nebraska, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by a male witness in a street (Fuecothes).

5 April 1897 02:00 - Peru N, Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a river (Southard).

9 April 1897 20:45 - Rice Lake, Wisconsin, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by six witnesses at a lake (Valby).

11 April 1897 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

11 April 1897 08:00 - Clarence, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a farm (Nelson, I). Explanation: Hoax.

11 April 1897 Evening - Lima, In, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed.

11 April 1897 21:00 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -   Occupant inside, Hovered.

11 April 1897 22:30 - Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Balloon.

11 April 1897 Night - Lock Mills, Indiana, USA -   Man claimed he was visited by man in airship who projected pictures on side of his barn.

11 April 1897 23:30 - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by a male witness in a street (Thompson).

12 April 1897 18:00 - Girard S4K, Illinois, USA -   Miners incident. Explanation: Hoax.

12 April 1897 18:00 - Girard, Illinois, USA -   A man emerged from a craft, elongated like a ship with a roof and a double canopy, to repair the machinery

12 April 1897 22:00 - Maysville, Missouri, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range in a town.

12 April 1897 Night - Lanark, Illinois, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by one witness on a farm (Battles). Explanation: Venus.

12 April 1897 Night - Perry, Oklahoma, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by five male military witnesses in a street (Yates).

12 April 1897 Night - Lansing, Michigan, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness (Pingree; Thompson).

13 April 1897 18:30 - Greensburg, Indiana, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed at an observatory (Keeley).

13 April 1897 After 2200 - Owosso, Michigan, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness.

13 April 1897 23:00 - St Elmo, Minnesota, USA -   Figure walking around in clearing looking for something. Gray white cylindrical object with two rows of light, red, green. 14 giant footprints 2'x6" wide. Explanation: Star.

13 April 1897 Night - Girard, Illinois, USA -   Telegraph Operator incident.

14 April 1897 - Lake Erie, Nr Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   Young man fishing from deck of 40 feet long airship with canopy, wore hunting jacket and cap. Near him were a woman and child about age 10. Deployed large colored balloon, rose to 500',circled "like a hawk."

14 April 1897 - Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   A man with a hunting jacket, a woman and a 10-year old child were seen aboard a craft, which ejected a large colored balloon, ascended to 150 m, then flew away.

14 April 1897 04:30 - Reynolds, Michigan, USA -   Farmers incident. Explanation: Hoax.

14 April 1897 15:00 - Gas City, Indiana, USA -   An object landed two kilometers south of Gas City on the property of John Roush, terrifying the farmers and causing the horses and cattle to stampede.

14 April 1897 Night - Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a field.

15 April 1897 - Racine, Wisconsin, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness.

15 April 1897 - Belle Plaine, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In mid-April 1897 - Saginaw, Michigan, USA -   Monster

15 April 1897 - Springfield, Illinois, USA -   Two farm workers, Adolph Winkle and John Hulle, saw a strange craft in a field.

In mid-April 1897 09:00 - Elburn, Illinois, USA -   Farmers incident. Explanation: Hoax.

15 April 1897 09:00 - Linn Grove, Iowa, USA -   A large object, with four deployable wings, with two strange long-haired figures aboard.

In mid-April 1897 Daytime - Springfield, Missouri, USA -   Landed airship, beautiful woman with long golden hair, of medium height, stood next to it, picking flowers. Voice and laughter musical like low silvery bells, had fan and was fanning herself. Man as well

15 April 1897 20:00 - Springfield N2M, Illinois, USA -   Farm Workers incident.

15 April 1897 21:00 - Farmersville, Texas, USA -   Marshall of Farmersville saw airship pass over him 200 feet away. Saw two men, something like a large Newfoundland dog. Unintelligible language.

15 April 1897 Night - Pine Lake, Michigan, USA -   Occupants.

15 April 1897 Night - Benton, Texas, USA -   Mystery airship.

16 April 1897 - Birmingham, Iowa, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

16 April 1897 - Downs, Illinois, USA -   Six people emerged from an aerial craft.

16 April 1897 00:03 - Danvers, Illinois, USA -   Mandolin Club incident.

16 April 1897 13:00 - Springfield E, Missouri, USA -   Mystery airship.

16 April 1897 15:00 - Hawkins, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a clearing (Scully).

16 April 1897 Night - Greenville, Texas, USA -   Man came upon landed airship, "immense cigar-shaped vessel" with large wings, sidewheel like steamboat in front, fish tail at rear. 75' long, 30 feet wide. three men performing repairs.

16 April 1897 Night - Logan S3M, Ohio, USA -   Suden flash in sky, then 40 feet dark shape flew slowly over town. Witnesses thought they could hear voices coming from it. Followed it in buggy, craft descended to 50', rose swiftly and out of sight.

16 April 1897 Night - Hartford, Wisconsin, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Schneider).

17 April 1897 - Peoria, Illinois, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two male witnesses at a hospital (Hardenberg). Explanation: Hoax.

17 April 1897 - Astoria, Illinois, USA -   Airship message.

17 April 1897 06:00 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Mystery airship. Explanation: Hoax.

17 April 1897 09:00 - Williamston, Michigan, USA -   An object landed; a strange man, three meters tall, emerged.

17 April 1897 Daytime - Waxahachie, Texas, USA -   Occupants.

17 April 1897 Daytime - Texas, USA -   Prison Guard incident.

17 April 1897 21:00 - Lexington, Kentucky, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by three male witnesses (Alverson).

17 April 1897 Night - Port Huron, Michigan, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object, about 1000 feet across, was observed by 1,000 witnesses (Kendall).

17 April 1897 Night - Stephenville, Texas, USA -   Occupants.

17 April 1897 Night - Conroe, Texas, USA -   Three strangers walked into town restaurant at night, said they landed to get a meal, said they were flying to Cuba, then left. Hour later bright light flew over town.

18 April 1897 Night - Nora, Illinois, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a railroad (Manley).

18 April 1897 Night - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a park (James).

19 April 1897 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness (Royce).

19 April 1897 02:00 - El Paso, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and humanoid occupants that attempted to communicate with witness. One object was observed.

19 April 1897 Daytime - Texas, USA -   Man thrown from carriage when horse spooked by airship overhead. Craft landed 100 feet away, two men descended rope ladder, one named Wilson, other Scott Warren. two more inside 8x14' cabin.

19 April 1897 Daytime - Jacksonport, Arkansas, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by two witnesses.

19 April 1897 18:00 - Elysian, Minnesota, USA -   Mystery airship.

19 April 1897 22:30 - Le Roy, Kansas, USA -   Admitted hoax. Elongated cigar, 100m with transparent cabin underneath. 6 beings aboard, unintelligible language. Cow dragged away, found butchered in a field next day. Explanation: Hoax.

19 April 1897 Night - Galton, Illinois, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An object and its occupants were observed at close range by a male witness (Watson, A).

19 April 1897 23:00 - Beaumont, Texas, USA -   Mystery airship.

19 April 1897 23:30 - Belton, Texas, USA -   Occupant

20 April 1897 18:00 - Homan, Arkansas, USA -   Capt. James Hooton was hunting in the vicinity of Homan when he heard the noise of a steam engine and found an object in a clearing. Explanation: Hoax.

20 April 1897 20:00 - Murray, Kentucky, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by three witnesses (Mills).

20 April 1897 20:30 - Lancaster Nnw, Ohio, USA -   Mystery airship. Airship descends over field. Horse spooked. two occupants show witness craft.

20 April 1897 22:00 - Uvalde, Texas, USA -   Sheriff incident.

20 April 1897 Night - Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a street (Hutchinson).

21 April 1897 01:00 - Harrisburg, Arkansas, USA -   Occupants inside UFO

21 April 1897 21:00 - Freistatt, Missouri, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a yard (Pemberton).

21 April 1897 22:00 - Lancaster, Ohio, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range on a horse.

22 April 1897 Night - Conroe, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range in a town (Witherspoon).

22 April 1897 Night - Beaumont, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a farm (Levi).

22 April 1897 Night - Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a street (Parsons).

22 April 1897 23:30 - Rockland, Texas, USA -   A flying object landed. A man appeared, who said his purpose was peaceful.

23 April 1897 Daytime - Kountze, Texas, USA -   Two men said they discovered landed airship near town. It was cigar shaped, 50 feet long, 20 feet wide. two occupants named Jackson and Wilson, allegedly repairing a punctured "air compartment."

23 April 1897 Daytime - McKinney Bayou, Arkansas, USA -   Judge Lawrence A. Byrne of Texarkana, Arkansas, was surveying a tract of land when he saw a peculiar object anchored on the ground.

23 April 1897 Night - Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several witnesses at a mountain.

24 April 1897 06:00 - Louisville, Kentucky, USA -   Man heard buzzing noise, looked up, saw cigar-shaped craft 200 feet up. Form of man standing at stern. "He looked at me, and I waved my hat. Two other men were sitting in the helm."

27 April 1897 - Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA -   Reputable persons saw flying machine, three men visible on it. Shaped like huge cigar, 2000 feet altitude.

27 April 1897 02:00 - Dayton, Michigan, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One green object was observed by two witnesses.

28 April 1897 20:30 - Deadwood, Texas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a house (Lagrone).

28 April 1897 Night - Nebraska City S 6M, Nebraska, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range in rocky terrain.

4 May 1897 19:30 - Jenny Lind, Arkansas, USA -   Mystery airship.

6 May 1897 22:30 - Matteawan, New York, USA -   Occupant, remnant traces.

6 May 1897 Night - Helena Nw, Arkansas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two male witnesses (as reported to the police).

6 May 1897 Night - Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA -   Two men said that they had crossed the country with a flying craft. The silhouette of the machine, about 20 meters long, was visible.

In September 1899 13:00 - Nogales Sw, Mexico -   Silver bowl follows posse. one witness sees humanoid in silver suit. Posse leader vanishes.

20th Century - Brazil -   Farmer incident.

20th Century - Sao Paulo, Brazil -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Rossi).

20th Century - Alegrete, Brazil -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

20th Century - Kentucky, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

20th Century - Loveland, Ohio, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed.

20th Century - Moline, Illinois, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses (Stout).

20th Century - Montsegur, France -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. Several objects were observed.

20th Century - Mount Stromlo Obs, New South Wales, Australia -   Occupants of the craft were seen. Angel hair were found. Physiological effects were reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by three witnesses (Bok).

20th Century - Cape Charles, Virginia , USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Owens).

20th Century - Santo Antonio, Brazil -   An object was observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. One object was observed by one male witness in a city.

20th Century - Muenster (Munster), Germany -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one male witness (Hoge).

20th Century - Madrid, Spain -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one male witness in a yard.

20th Century - Central Point, Oregon, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Francis).

20th Century - New Hampshire, USA -   Unintelligible language

20th Century - New Mexico, USA -   Trace remnants

20th Century - Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed.

20th Century - Hamadan, Iran -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Naderi).

20th Century - Lake Alpine, California , USA -   Monster

20th Century - Mud Lake, Minnesota, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An object and its occupants were observed at close range by a male witness (Miller, G).

20th Century Evening - Lexington, Kentucky, USA -   Occupant

20th Century Around 2200 - Rocky Mountains, Colorado , USA -   Monster

20th Century Night - Cobham, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

20th Century Night - Warkworth 4M, New Zealand -   Occupant

20th Century Night - Olavarria Tapalque, Argentina -   An object was observed. Physiological effects were noted. One object was observed by several male experienced witnesses (as reported to the police).

In mid-January 1901 20:00 - Bournebrook, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a garden.

In Mid- 1901 14:00 - Bournebrook, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and humanoid occupants. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by one male 10-year-old witness in a yard.

In 1904 Pre-dawn - Muntii Apuseni, Romania -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one experienced male witness on a farm.

In September 1904 - Everton /4, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by several witnesses in a city.

In April 1905 Afternoon - Perm, Russia -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a church (Schneiderov).

In 1906 - Mitchell, South Dakota, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one male witness at a house (Demott).

In Mid- 1907 - Vilppula, Finland -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by several witnesses at a lake.

11 July 1908 - Gobilli River, Russia -   Humanoid hides in bushes. When witness throws rock at it humanoid flies to river.

24 October 1908 23:30 - Ware, Massachusetts, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by a male witness at an electric plant (Foster).

In 1909 - Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand -   Occupant

24 April 1909 09:20 - Firenze (Florence), Italy -   White ovoid passes, two men dressed in white seen inside.

13 May 1909 09:00 - Kelmarsh, UK -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by two witnesses (Allen; Strange).

13 May 1909 21:45 - King'S Lynn, UK -   Several independent witnesses of brightly illuminated, long, dark airship, 80-100 feet long. two men visible in some sort of carriage underneath. The searchlight lit up the road. Object travelled fast.

16 May 1909 - Spalding, UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness at a building. Explanation: Hoax.

16 May 1909 01:30 - Lowestoft, UK -   Occupant

18 May 1909 23:00 - Caerphilly Mountain, UK -   An object was observed. Metallic traces found. One cylinder was observed by one experienced male witness on a road for a few seconds. A noise was heard. Two humanoids, each wearing a fur coat and cap, were seen. Explanation: Planet.

18 May 1909 23:00 - Caerphilly, UK -   Mr. Lethbridge was walking along a road near the mountains when he saw on the grass a large tube like machine. Explanation: Planet.

19 May 1909 08:00 - Maindee, UK -   Occupant

22 May 1909 22:30 - Maesteg, UK -   Occupant

In Mid- 1909 - Port Molyneux, New Zealand -   Airship said to have landed at Port Molyneux. Occupants looked Japanese, engaged onlooker in conversation.

23 July 1909 13:00 - Kelso, New Zealand -   School Children incident.

30 July 1909 05:00 - Gore N, New Zealand -   Dredge Hands incident.

In August 1909 - Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand -   Occupant

2 August 1909 03:00 - Oamaru, Nr Sumpter'S Hill, New Zealand -   Large boat-shaped object with three lights was observed, clearly illuminated by the moon. two figures were visible inside. Object flew "at a fast rate."

3 August 1909 Daytime - Kaikoura, New Zealand -   Gray torpedo UFO carried three men, one spoke a foreign language. Machine carried two lights, seemed under perfect control.

3 August 1909 22:00 - Waipawa, New Zealand -   Man was thrown from his horse when a gray cigar or torpedo-shaped object hovered overhead. three humanlike figures stood on deck, one waved and shouted. Lights on both ends, rose, circled, went behind hill.

6 August 1909 - New Zealand -   Occupant

6 August 1909 - Kaikoura, New Zealand -   Occupant

23 December 1909 19:00 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA -   Occupant

In January 1910 23:00 - Invercargill, New Zealand -   Mayor incident.

15 January 1910 22:00 - Paragould, Arkansas, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several witnesses.

In Spring 1910 10:00 - Violetville, Maryland, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by one witness in a field (Crone).

In 1912 Daytime - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a farm (Penner).

In 1912 Afternoon - Cologne (Koln), Germany -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Dickoff).

3 December 1912 Afternoon - Portsmouth, UK -   Occupant

In July 1913 - Badlands, Montana, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses (Buick).

In 1914 - St Leonard-De-Noblat, France -   Round greenish object seen resting on hilltop, several beings around it. Object climbed slowly, then flew away at great speed.

Jun 1914 04:00 - Hamburg, Germany -   Four or five dwarfs were seen near a shining cigar-shaped object with illuminated windows.

Aug 1914 - Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada -   On the deck of a spherical craft on the surface of the water were two small men.

In late August 1914 17:00 - Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada -   Nautical Strange vessel floating in cove with 5 little men in light brown clothes,square helmets, taking on water through a hose. Vari-colored flashes, then rose 12', took off silently trailing white vapor.

In September 1914 Evening - Greytown, South Africa -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In Mid- 1915 - Sulitjelma, Norway -   Dark bell-shaped object descended, landed behind hill. 1m tall beings came from behind hill, smiled at witness. Long dark wavy hair, gray skin, large heads, wore dark brown coveralls. UFO rose as left

In 1916 11:55 - Aldeburgh, UK -   Occupant

29 February 1916 04:30 - Superior, Wisconsin, USA -   Dock Workers incident.

Oct 1917 00:30 - Youngstown, Pennsylvania, USA -   Figures could be seen in the windows of a saucer-shaped object with a platform and rows of lights.

In 1919 - Central Region, New South Wales, Australia -   Man saw "artifact" resting on ground next to roadside, with "man" working on it. When he went to offer help he surprised the being, who pointed hand-held device at him, knocking him out. Memory problems.

In 1920 Daytime - Beverly, New Jersey, USA -   Contactee Albert Coe claims contact with people from planet orbiting Tau Ceti. Said original contact occurred in 1920, continued.

In 1922 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. Two objects were observed by one witness.

In 1922 - Tuna, Sweden -   Trace remnants

22 February 1922 05:00 - Hubbell, Nebraska, USA -   Overhead disc object, brightly lit, dropped toward meadow. Object then vanished, creature, 8' tall being left skid marks when landed in snow, crossed nearby creek, left tracks for 5 miles in snow.

22 February 1922 05:00 - Hubbell, Nebraska, USA -   William C. Lamb was following strange tracks when he heard a high-pitched sound and saw a circular object intercepting starlight.

In Mid- 1922 22:00 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by two witnesses in a city (Hinz).

In August 1923 Night - Barcelona, Spain -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a house (Bley).

In 1924 Daytime - Dade City, Florida, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a school (Wendt).

In 1924 16:30 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Basa).

In Winter 1924 06:00 - Saskatchewan, Canada -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In 1925 12:00 - La Mancha, Spain -   Man encounters strange dwarf 1.2 m tall, wore green uniform, rigid arms and legs.

In Mid- 1928 Daytime - Leicester, Anstey Lane, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness in a field (Berger).

15 October 1928 - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by a male witness on a farm (Thayer).

In 1929 Daytime - Hertford, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by two children in a rural area for a few minutes (Goodwin; Priest).

12 June 1929 23:00 - Ferme-Neuve, Quebec, Canada -   Unintelligible language: childlike voices. On horseback when saw dark object with yellow light landed on the ground. Horse became nervous.4-5 small beings running back and forth.Took of with rush of air.

12 June 1929 23:00 - Fermeneuve, Canada -   Four or five dwarfish figures seen near a dark object with a yellow light, 15 meters in diameter.

In August 1929 00:00 - Chalkidiki, Greece -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness at a factory (Theocliarsis).

In 1930 - Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two witnesses, typical age 67, at a house.

In 1930 21:30 - Tomintoul, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In May 1930 Daytime - Greensboro, North Carolina, USA -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by three witnesses at a house (Rankin).

In August 1930 08:00 - Montebenichi, Italy -   Top shaped UFO lands, door drops, two humanoids descend ladder, steal Calze Steso.

In Fall 1930 15:00 - Chatham Us29 N6M, Virginia , USA -   Domed disc on ground behind small knoll, 70 feet away, glowing slightly. two 3.5' tall beings, wore green coveralls, collecting soil samples, wore helmets. Humming, craft went straight up.

In January 1931 Evening - Eslov, Sweden -   Unintelligible language

In 1932 - -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by two witnesses.

4 May 1932 Morning - Toronto W 150 Mi, Ontario, Canada -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a street.

In 1933 - Kalinin, Turkey -   Humanoid tall as man, head three times normal size. Large pointed ears. Face covered with wrinkles. Eyes conveyed IQ, lack emotion. Witness ran away.

In Mid- 1933 - Langtrask, Sweden -   12 reports of same UFO.

Summer 1933 09:00 - Chrysville, Pennsylvania, USA -   A man observed a faint violet light in a field between this town and Morrestown.

In August 1933 07:00 - Nipawin Nw, Saskatchewan, Canada -   Ground marks.

23 January 1934 Night - Tromso, Norway -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by two male witnesses on the ocean for 18 seconds (Olsen).

23 January 1934 Night - Tromso, Norway -   Occupant inside UFO.

In February 1934 Evening - Dollis Hill, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed (Sutton).

5 February 1934 Evening - Malselv, Fager Mountain, Norway -   Traces: parallel marks in snow, 75m in length, footprints of people. Unknown airplane made emergency landing on Fager Mtn. two men seen clearing away snow, engine noise heard in valley.

1 October 1934 12:00 - Garganta.Olla, Spain -   Old lady saw short being with brilliant suit. Telepathy, message (birth of grandson, turned out to be true). Being ran and disappeared.

In Spring 1935 Night - Malines, Belgium -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a bedroom (Aerts).

In April 1935 23:00 - Antwerp, Belgium -   Aluminum pie-pan-shaped disc over rooftop. Robots float out and examine exterior of craft.

5 April 1935 19:30 - Aznalcazar, Spain -   Large round brilliant UFO object descended at 450 m. distance, just above ground. Small strange beings walked around it. Witness thought was message from God.

In Mid- 1935 00:00 - Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by three witnesses in a swamp.

9 June 1936 - Lynx Creek, Arizona , USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An object and its occupants were observed at close range by a male witness (Stemmer).

24 August 1936 12:45 - Kiruna, Sweden -   Inside occupants.

In Late 1936 Dawn - Pavlodar, Kazakhstan -   Objects were observed. Gravity effects were noted. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed in snowy weather by one female 15-year-old witness on a road for over one minute (Loznaya).

18 February 1937 03:30 - Jokkmokk, Sweden -   Inside occupants.

In 1938 Daytime - USA -   Montgomery Ruth, ALIENS AMONG US, p 85.

In Mid- 1938 00:00 - Somerville, Massachusetts, USA -   Sharply outlined silvery elliptical object in sky near Moon, reflecting moonlight. Square window with orange glow, no sound. Silhouette seen in window, then other figures moving around inside.

25 July 1938 23:30 - Guadalajara, Spain -   Lieutenant incident.

Fall, 1938 - , -   uminda (Estonian coast). Two persons saw a strange "frog-man" one meter tall with a round head, no neck, and a hump in front of the body.

In July 1939 - Ingermanland, Russia -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses in a forest (Nilsson).

In July 1939 11:00 - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a yard (Berte).

In 1940 Afternoon - Meriden, UK -   Metal dome-shaped craft gave off grayish-blue light. Poking through grass was row of chimneys. Tall men, one piece garments, high foreheads, tanned skin.

In July 1940 Afternoon - Central Jutland, Denmark -   Three beings wearing dark green, shiny, tight-fitting suits covering all but face, which was covered with transparent mask. two tubes on front on suit shoulder to feet. Shiny dome 200m away, rose, shot off.

5 April 1941 - Charleston, Mississippi, USA -   Farmer abducted into submarine on Mississippi

In Mid- 1941 01:00 - Panama, Panama -   Alien encounter.

In July 1941 11:30 - Forest Home, California , USA -   Small soundless circular craft with 2 beings wearing large goggles hovered watching before streaking away.

In 1943 - Bohemian Border, Czech Republic -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In 1943 Daytime - English Channel, UK -   An object was observed. It departed by rapidly flying straight up until lost to sight. Occupants of the craft were seen.

In Winter 1942 Around 2000 - Hucknall Torkard, UK -   Occupant. Explanation: Psych.

In May 1943 Night - Ludham Raf Base, UK -   Walking back to RAF camp, encountered man with device on chest that made greenish glow. 20-30m away stood UFO, "alight in colors."

In May 1943 Night - Norwich, UK -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed.

In November 1943 22:30 - Escondido, California , USA -   On dark, moonless night, family saw domed disc with square windows hover 15' above house, soft humming sound. two human-like silhouettes visible. When woman shone flashlight on ground, it blinked out.

In June 1944 - Ellis S, Kansas, USA -   Nebraskan incident.

18 June 1944 09:00 - Oahu, Nr Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA -   Dramatic account of encounter with 7 belligerent dwarfs (4.5' tall) and spherical UFO, landed on beach.

19 June 1944 08:00 - Oahu, Nr Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA -   Subsequent contact with leader of Ufonauts encountered previous day, sworn to secrecy, but his contact revealed to military by another witness.

In Mid- 1944 15:30 - Le Verger, France -   13-yr-old picking berries saw dull metallic gray object, size of Volkswagen, several beings under 39" tall, dressed in brown coveralls. Paralysis, object disappeared with violent gust of wind.

In August 1944 15:30 - Toulon-Sur-Arroux W, France -   Gray metallic dome descends to dirt road. three humanoids in brown suits outside.

In late August 1944 16:20 - Christchurch, New Zealand -   An object was observed. It departed by rapidly flying straight up until lost to sight.

31 August 1944 - Mattoon, Illinois, USA -   A mysterious man appeared at windows.

In Late 1944 16:20 - Christchurch, Port H, New Zealand -   Nurse incident.

In 1945 Night - Sheffield, UK -   Very low, slow moving oval-shaped object with cross-pattern marking in center. Several occupants seen inside transparent portion. Height estimated at 5'10". Explanation: Meteor.

In May 1945 10:30 - St James, Missouri, USA -   10m diameter metallic domed disc hovers over garage. Human-appearing occupant inside dome. Humming sound, follow terrain going away.

In late August 1945 04:40 - Langelmavesi, Finland -   Black lab dog reacts in terror. In prow of object stood slender man in green coverall, another man steered engine inside a glass dome.

In November 1945 - Pepin, Wisconsin, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range.

In 1946 - Helsingborg, Sweden -   Biologist incident.

In 1946 03:30 - Detroit Nw Suburb, Michigan, USA -   Luminous oval object with median band encircling it, hovered low above neighbor's yard. Humanoid inside, no features could be distinguished. Rose into sky, out of sight in seconds.

25 December 1945 - An Island, Ireland -   In blizzard a silver, domed object with square base landed on sea. Surrounded by purple lights, made whirring noise. Rose, landed in field, crushing two cows. two beings with squarish feet, water walked.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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