UFO Sightings prior to 1945

Reign of Thutmose III - 'House.Life', Egypt -   Gross distortion of mis-translated document. Explanation: Hoax.

100 BC - x, Italy -   Several discs were observed (Pliny).

163 BC - Roman Empire, Concius, Italy -   Reported encounter with inhuman beings involving radiation effects. An abduction by aliens resulting in physical harm was reported..

350 BC - -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Aleander the Great).

42 BC - Rome, Italy -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Three objects were observed.

66 BC - Roman Empire -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (Silenius).

85 BC - Roman Empire -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed.

91 BC - Spoleto, Roman Empire, Spoletium, Italy -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than 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.

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

73 BC - Istanbul, Roman Empire, Otryae, Dardanelles, Turkey -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by numerous military witnesses (Lucullus).

In January 170 BC 12:00 - Lanupium, Roman Empire -   Fleet of ships in air sighted.

In Winter 194. Evening - Filton, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 3 inches across, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a yard briefly (Hedges).

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 Fall 196. Evening - Sukhumi, Georgia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in a city (Ianova).

In Early 197. - Ardmore, Pennsylvania, USA -   Photo

1 January 197 16:00 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   Man reports heard woman scream, turned, and saw large triangular ship in sky.

In June 197. - Minden, Ontario, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one female 29-year-old witness on a farm (Newman).

30 June 197 00:30 - Atlantic -   A flying disc was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One disc was observed in clear weather by three experienced male witnesses on the ocean (Heyerdahl).

In October 197. - Illinois, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, for ten minutes.

In Fall 197. Evening - Madera, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness briefly.

14 October 197 Around 0400 - Minden, Ontario, Canada -   An object was observed from a car. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. One object was observed by one male 36-year-old witness (Smith).

In September 199. - UK -   Beings suddenly appeared in room, slits for mouths, black eyes like cats, 3.5-4' tall. Paralysis. Waves of light scanned her. No message or communication.

In 637 - Japan -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of a star, was observed.

In 776 Daytime - Sigiburg, Germany -   Two objects were observed.

In 810 - Aachen, Germany -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed (Charlemagne).

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).

29 July 966 - -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball was observed.

16 August 991 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

23 August 1015 - Japan -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Four cigar-shaped objects were observed.

In August 1027 - Cairo, Egypt -   Procession of objects.

In 1067 - Northumberland, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 April 1077 - France -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed.

22 January 1094 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

7 August 1096 - -   Procession of objects.

In 1110 - France -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.

12 August 1133 - Japan -   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.

In February 1138 - Verona, Italy -   Remnant

In 1150 - Visoki Decani Monas, Serbia -   Hovering objects were observed. Two objects were observed at a building.

27 October 1180 Around midnight - Fukuhara, Japan -   Luminous "earthenware vessel" flies and maneuvers between mountains.

9 August 1186 14:00 - Dunstable, UK -   One cross-shaped object was observed.

In 1200 - Jerusalem, Palestine -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by numerous witnesses for three days.

In December 1200 01:00 - York, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Five objects, larger than a star, were observed by a male witness for several hours.

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.

In 1235 - Wei-Nan, China -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a male witness.

24 September 1235 22:00 - Japan -   Nocturnal lights and fireballs seen overhead entire night.

1 January 1254 23:50 - St Alban'S Abbey, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

6 December 1269 18:00 - Cracow (Krakow), Poland -   At twilight a strange cross-shaped light "gave light from high in the air and shone down on the city"

28 October 1290 - Byland Abbey, UK -   Hoax instigated by two schoolboys in a letter to The Times of 1953-02-09. Explanation: Hoax.

4 November 1322 Around 1900 - Uxbridge, UK -   Pillar of fire.

18 July 1349 - -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed.

17 September 1384 - Belgium, Belgium -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed.

14 October 1387 06:00 - Derby, UK -   One wheel was observed.

8 January 1388 23:00 - Ragusa, Italy -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a mountain.

2 September 1394 Night - Forli, Italy -   Large unknown object crosses sky slowly. Stops, then evaporates into cloud.

25 October 1415 12:00 - Agincourt, France -   One fireball was observed.

10 November 1423 - Japan -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed.

5 January 1433 Daytime - Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain -   A daytime disc was reported.

5 January 1433 Daytime - Ciudad Rodrigo, France -   A daytime disc was reported.

1 November 1461 - Arras, France -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed for over 15 minutes.

8 March 1468 Around midnight - Mount Kasuga, Japan -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1479 - -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed.

In 1490 Morning - Ireland -   Silvery disc-shaped object over church at morning mass. UFO flew over church several times. Bell dislodged, cows burned.

11 October 1492 22:00 - Santa Maria, Windward Islands -   Falling leaf motion.

In 1500 - Luzern, Switzerland -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed.

In 1515 - Belgium, Belgium -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed.

8 November 1517 - Moldavia, Moldova -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One blue object was observed.

In 1520 Daytime - Erfurt, Germany -   Two burning suns, burning beam landed, took off, and became round in shape.

12 October 1527 Around 1900 - France -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball was observed.

9 December 1531 Daytime - Guadalupe, Mexico -   Evans-Wentz contends that Blessed Virgin Mary apparition fits Aztec goddess Tonantzin better than Holy Virgin.

20 April 1535 Night - Stockholm, Sweden -   Seven "Suns" circle city. Same phenomenon reported over Weimar, Germany on same date.

3 January 1551 Night - Lisboa, Portugal -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One red cylinder was observed.

1 February 1554 - Salon-de-Provence, France -   Nostradamus reported hundreds of witnesses observed a big "bright burning rod or torch in the sky which changed its flight path"

In 1558 - La Spezia, Italy -   2 reports of same UFO.

5 December 1557 07:00 - Tubingen, Germany -   Fiery clouds circled, from which emerged "large, tall and wide" hat-shaped objects. Glow cast on ground was yellow and "bloody". Hats were multicolored: black, red, blue, green.

14 April 1561 06:00 - Nuernberg, Germany -   Spheres and discs exit cylinder in sky. Gone in flames. Explanation: Cloud.

7 August 1566 06:00 - Basel, Switzerland -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Numerous objects were observed by nine witnesses. Explanation: Cloud.

3 January 1569 Evening - Japan -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1575 Night - Brabant, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Gemma).

In 1593 - Manila, Philippines -   Abduction

In the 17th Century - Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

1 May 1606 - Kyoto, Japan -   Flaming wheel spins near Nijo Castle.

4 March 1614 - Kinki, Japan -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

10 May 1614 18:00 - Westley, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

In 1619 - Fluelen, Switzerland -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object, about 600 feet across, was observed by one witness (Scherer).

12 September 1621 22:00 - Paris, France -   Contrails and white "crowns" move in groups.

9 April 1628 17:00 - Bawlkin Green, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses in a city (Greene).

4 August 1642 Around 1700 - Alborow, UK -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by a male witness for 90 minutes (Johnson).

11 March 1643 Around midnight - Boston, Massachusetts, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects were observed by three witnesses on the ocean.

18 January 1644 Around 2000 - Boston Bay Colony, Massachusetts, USA -   Apparitions or ghost lights. three men in a boat "saw two lights arise out of the water.in form like a man." Visible 15 minutes. Apparitions sailed toward Boston, then vanished.

26 August 1644 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. A meteor-like object was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

21 May 1646 Night - Newmarket, UK -   Vertical cloud cigar.

In Winter 1649 - Egyryn, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed.

In May 1652 - Roma, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed.

14 March 1660 20:00 - London, UK -   Bright white cloud "drops fire" near Westminster Hall and Parliament building.

In 1661 - Worcester, UK -   Procession of objects.

15 August 1663 12:00 - Robozero, Russia -   Fishermen incident.

8 April 1665 Around 1400 - Stralsund, Germany -   Fishermen incident.

8 February 1672 13:00 - Cherbourg, France -   Dark 'flying ship' hovers in place during wind. No sails. Flies rapidly to the south.

20 September 1676 19:00 - Peterborough, UK -   One object was observed by more than two male witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, for over one minute (Gibbon).

9 July 1686 01:30 - Leipzig, Germany -   Hovered.

In 1692 - Harlech, UK -   "Fiery exhalation was seen to cross the sea and set fire to ricks of hay, corn and barns"

6 May 1692 Noon - Edo, Japan -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Six wheels were observed.

30 May 1698 02:00 - Dinant, Belgium -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by a male witness in rocky terrain.

In August 1699 Night - Winwick, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In 1704 Daytime - Devon, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

8 January 1704 - England, UK -   Procession of objects.

18 December 1707 20:00 - Several Counties, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 February 1709 - Romania -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed for three hours.

18 May 1710 21:45 - Leeds, UK -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

1 March 1716 Around 2100 - Spain -   Luminous cloud.

6 March 1716 19:00 - London, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1718 - Leti Island, Timor, Indonesia -   Trace remnants.

6 April 1719 22:00 - Atlantic -   Trace remnants. Explanation: Meteor.

In November 1720 Pre-dawn - Ley Upon Mendip, UK -   Streaming lights of fire and smoke seen towards north, seen by coliers.

In November 1720 Pre-dawn - Bristol, UK -   Great lights appeared over the city, and streams whereof (beams of light?) came down to the houses.

14 January 1721 After 2300 - Bern, Switzerland -   Great globe of fire see passing over city, fell to earth about 6 miles away. Seen again the next night.

15 January 1721 After 2300 - Bern W, Switzerland -   Pillar of fire seen standing over mountains to the west of the city, moved slowly toward city, then three balls of light came out, took off in different directions.

6 February 1721 Night - Frankfurt, Germany -   Object, perhaps pillar shaped, was seen moving to the north toward mountains, then vanished.

19 February 1721 After 2000 - Rennes, France -   Object larger in apparent size than moon moved to the west, left behind trail "broader than a common rainbow." Starlike objects struck each other violently and sent forth "flames". White flames filled the sky.

In Fall 1723 Evening - Louisiana, USA -   Landed remotely

In Fall 1724 - Natchez, Mississippi, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

19 October 1726 19:30 - Ath, Belgium -   Flying discs were observed. Many luminous discs, about 1000 feet across, were observed for two minutes.

2 November 1730 23:30 - Salamanca, Spain -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 December 1733 11:40 - Fleet, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

5 December 1737 Night - Sheffield, UK -   Astronomer saw dark red luminous cloud emitted intense beams of light (solid light). Light beams moved slowly, then stopped. Heat: suddenly so hot he had to remove shirt outdoors.

6 December 1737 Afternoon - Bucharest (Bucuresti), Romania -   Split into two parts and joined again

28 August 1738 15:00 - Reading, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

28 August 1738 15:00 - Staffordshire, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

28 August 1738 15:00 - Somerset, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

28 August 1738 15:00 - Derbyshire, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

11 December 1741 12:50 - Hertsfordshire, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

In 1743 20:40 - Holyhead, UK -   Farmer and servant boy saw what looked like ship under sail flying toward them from southeast.

27 May 1744 23:11 - London, Somerset, UK -   One object was observed by one male witness (Baker).

6 June 1744 - Hradec-Kralovy, Czech Republic -   Two brilliant discs seen.

14 July 1745 22:00 - Stanlake Broad, UK -   One object was observed by one witness.

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.

15 September 1749 - Rutland, UK -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed.

In June 1750 - Edinburgh, UK -   Ball of fire seen in the sky "preceding," an earthquake.

15 April 1752 Night - Stavanger, Norway -   A "violent storm and a strange star of octagonal shape" are seen prior to an earthquake.

1 June 1752 - Augermannland, Sweden -   "Balls of fire from a streak in the sky" seen before an earthquake.

8 December 1753 11:40 - Fleet, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One silver disc was observed.

15 August 1755 21:00 - Chiswick, UK -   One ball was observed.

15 October 1755 - Lisboa, Portugal -   Procession of objects, "..numerous meteorites.." prior to earthquake.

2 January 1756 16:00 - Torino, Italy -   Skyquake, blue object shoots flames. Seen for 20 minutes in passing.

10 March 1756 18:10 - Avignon, France -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Two objects were observed.

10 March 1756 19:00 - Edinburgh, UK -   One object was observed.

26 November 1758 - Glasgow, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed by a male witness in a city. Explanation: Meteor.

26 November 1758 21:00 - Edinburgh, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three cone-shaped objects were observed by a male witness in a city. Explanation: Meteor.

31 December 1758 20:00 - Colchester, UK -   One object was observed by one witness.

24 February 1759 22:00 - Liskeard, UK -   An object was observed. Gravity effects were noted. One object was observed by one male witness in a yard for over 15 minutes (Thompson).

2 November 1761 - Switzerland, Switzerland -   Procession of objects prior to an earthquake: "terrible tempests" over and over -- "falls of hail" and "brilliant meteors," instance after instance -- "an immense globe,"

In February 1762 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

9 August 1762 Daytime - Lausanne, Switzerland -   Interplanetary cigar-shaped object sighted.

19 November 1762 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

5 December 1762 20:50 - Bideford, UK -   One object was observed by several witnesses for over six minutes.

In May 1764 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

14 August 1765 Around 0500 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA -   Fog, mist, vapor. Black cloud-like object hovered, touched land, emitted vapor, smoke, sparks. Possible damage to windows, china, etc. Explanation: EM.

In September 1767 - Isla Nr Cupar, UK -   Physiological effects.

8 May 1775 20:30 - Hertford, UK -   An object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a male witness.

17 June 1777 - France -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Birds.

7 June 1779 - Boulogne, France -   Procession of objects.

21 November 1779 Evening - New England, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Hughes).

5 February 1780 07:00 - Bussieres, France -   Civil records: flaming 'dragon' flies overhead for 15 minutes. Lights ground below.

18 August 1783 21:00 - Oostende (Ostende), Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

18 August 1783 21:00 - Edinburgh, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

18 August 1783 21:30 - Windsor Castle, UK -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness at a castle (Cavallo).

18 August 1783 Around 2200 - Sudbrooke, UK -   One object was observed (Wrighte).

20 August 1783 Night - Glasgow, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed in a city. Explanation: Meteor.

30 August 1783 21:11 - Greenwich, UK -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Nine cigar-shaped objects were observed (Wilkins).

2 September 1786 - UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

23 August 1787 - Westfield, Massachusetts, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. A meteor-like object was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

12 October 1788 - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness.

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.

12 November 1791 - Gottingen, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Lichtenberg).

In 1792 - Thicket Portage, Manitoba, Canada -   Surveyor notes appearance of "a brilliant light. a meteor of globular form, and it appeared larger than the Moon, which was then very high."

19 January 1793 Noon - UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed in foggy weather by a male witness.

27 November 1793 19:30 - Floresti, Romania -   Earthquake. Next day 'Moon" flew east to west for 30 minutes across the sky and stopped.

28 December 1793 Evening - Bucharest (Bucuresti), Romania -   Moon "made a journey along the sky" for half hour

16 June 1794 19:00 - Siena, Italy -   Remnant. Explanation: Meteor.

18 November 1795 23:00 - Derby, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1796 - Lusace, Germany -   Trace remnants

In March 1796 - Lusatia, -   Viscous matter found after the fall of a fire ball

12 October 1796 07:00 - Bay Of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada -   Girl and two men saw 15 "ships" in the sky at around sunrise. On one, a man stood forward with his hand stretched out. to the east over Bay of Fundy. Could see sides to objects with portholes.

2 March 1797 Night - Paris, France -   One object was observed by one witness (Caroche).

8 March 1797 - Caluire, France -   One object, about 5 feet across, was observed.

25 March 1797 06:00 - Niort, France -   Three objects, the size of the moon, were observed.

18 January 1798 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

18 January 1798 Daytime - Tarbes, France -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness (D'Angos).

10 September 1798 22:40 - Alnwick, UK -   Cylinder jumps from cloud, splits into two saucers with luminous rays. Vanish after 5 minutes.

In July 1799 Night - Bruges, Belgium -   Unusual "meteor" goes to the south, returns rapidly to the north, makes 45 degree turn to rapidly to the northwest.

19 September 1799 20:30 - UK -   One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

22 September 1799 20:30 - Troston, UK -   An object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

22 September 1799 20:30 - Cromer, UK -   One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

22 September 1799 20:35 - Kent, UK -   One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

2 November 1799 22:30 - Pocklington, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

12 November 1799 05:45 - Herefordshire, UK -   One object was observed.

19 November 1799 06:00 - Huncoates, UK -   One object was observed.

20 March 1800 - Magdeburg, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Fritch).

5 April 1800 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

13 July 1800 Dusk - Fontainebleau, France -   Fireballs were observed. Two fireballs were observed by several witnesses.

14 July 1801 21:30 - Montgaillard, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

7 February 1802 - Magdeburg, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

10 October 1802 - Magdeburg, Germany -   Sighting of Vulcan.

9 November 1802 - Amsterdam, Netherlands -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Keyser).

19 May 1803 00:45 - Cambridge, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Meteor.

22 September 1803 19:00 - Belfort, France -   An object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses that had an appearance and aerobatic performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft.

17 July 1806 09:00 - London, UK -   One object, larger than a star, was observed.

14 October 1806 20:00 - Swansea, UK -   One object, larger than a star, was observed.

22 December 1807 Evening - Middleton Cheney, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

14 February 1808 - Portsmouth, UK -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Three objects were observed on the ocean.

11 April 1808 - Pignerol, Italy -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed.

16 May 1808 16:00 - Skeninge, Sweden -   Procession of objects.

12 October 1808 - Pignerol, Italy -   Procession of objects.

17 October 1808 20:00 - Hull, UK -   One object, larger than a star, was observed by a male witness.

10 August 1809 - London, Hatton Garden, UK -   Many nocturnal lights maneuver under dark cloud cover.

In the 1810's - Amherst, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Webster, N).

24 December 1809 01:45 - Limerick, Ireland -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness for 20 minutes (Ferguson).

21 July 1810 - Shshabad, India -   Death

19 September 1810 17:00 - Brezeau, Netherlands -   Objects were observed. Traces found. Two objects were observed in a city. A noise was heard.

In 1811 - Antwerp, Belgium -   Trace remnants

In July 1811 - Heidelberg, Germany -   Explosive meteorite.

7 November 1811 20:50 - London, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male witness (Forster).

21 November 1811 15:00 - Charleston, South Carolina, USA -   One object was observed.

In 1812 Around 1200 - Bucovina, Romania -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Irimie).

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

1 May 1812 Daytime - Barbados, Netherlands Antilles -   Trace remnants

6 September 1812 01:00 - St Denis, France -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed.

22 March 1813 21:22 - Moorfields, UK -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

In 1814 - Geneve, Switzerland -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.

In 1814 - -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Several objects were observed by one male witness (Dick).

2 December 1813 - New London, Connecticut, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In April 1814 - Cheltenham, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed on a farm.

24 September 1816 - Dunkeld, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

In October 1816 - Edinburgh, UK -   Procession of objects.

16 April 1817 - Palermo, Italy -   Procession of objects. "Strange howling noises in the air, and large spots obscuring the sun," prior to an earthquake.

25 September 1817 18:30 - France -   Red glowing disc flies near Roman ruins.

In October 1817 Evening - Tower Of London, UK -   An object was observed. Physiological effects were noted. One object, about 3 inches across, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, at a castle for two minutes (Swifte).

16 January 1818 - Ipswich, UK -   Sighting of Vulcan. Hovered.

In 1819 - Steyr, Austria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by one male witness at a mountain for over four minutes (Schoen).

In March 1819 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

26 June 1819 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses (Pastoriff).

26 July 1819 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

13 August 1819 - Amherst, Massachusetts, USA -   Trace remnants

2 November 1819 - Blankenberge, Belgium -   Sighting of Vulcan.

19 November 1819 - N, USA -   Procession of objects.

In 1820 - Hopkinton, New Hampshire, 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.

12 February 1820 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

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

27 April 1820 - -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.

27 April 1820 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Sighting of Vulcan.

7 September 1820 20:00 - Embrun, France -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A group of objects was observed by several witnesses (Arago).

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).

4 February 1821 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted, in Aristarchus, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Kator).

5 February 1821 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness (Olbers).

7 February 1821 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted, in Aristarchus, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Kator).

4 May 1821 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness (Ward).

6 May 1821 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness (Bailey).

28 November 1821 - Cape Town, South Africa -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed.

4 March 1822 Around 2200 - Canajoharie, New York, USA -   Sudden flash of light, followed by darkness, blazing meteor northeast rapidly to the southwest. Duration: 5-6 minutes, noise of cannon, strong sulphur odor lasted 15-20 minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

23 October 1822 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

23 October 1822 - Berlin, Germany -   Astronomer Pastorff watches two discs pass in front of Sun's face.

19 November 1822 - Chile -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

22 May 1823 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

21 September 1823 Night - Palmyra, New York, USA -   Revelation of Book of Mormon begins with an apparition. Not the first apparition experienced by Joseph Smith. First was at age 18.

11 February 1824 05:00 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

2 January 1825 Night - Arezzo, Italy -   Altitude of 10 fathoms or less, a luminous object in form of truncated cone suddenly appeared, with globe of fire in fore part. Traveled 350 paces under 5 seconds. Lit up area like day. No smell, no explosion.

22 January 1825 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Emmett).

12 August 1825 03:30 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed in cloudy weather by a group of witnesses on the ocean (Bloxam).

In November 1825 - Newton Falls, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. A meteor-like object was reported. Explanation: Meteors.

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.

1 April 1826 - Saarbrucken, Germany -   Grayish object about three and a half feet long. Explanation: Meteor.

31 July 1826 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

26 May 1828 - -   Star seen in front of moon's disc

23 October 1830 - Comrie, UK -   Trace remnants

31 May 1831 20:10 - Puget Sound, Washington, USA -   Hovered.

6 September 1831 Evening - Geneve Obs, Switzerland -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Explanation: Re-entry.

5 May 1832 - Lisboa, Portugal -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Fisher).

4 July 1832 - Moon, Space -   Mare Crisium - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

In 1833 - Vermont, USA -   Trace remnants. Explanation: Meteor.

In 1833 - New York, USA -   Trace remnants. Explanation: Meteor.

5 November 1833 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

5 November 1833 - Chile -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

13 November 1833 Around 0500 - Poland, Ohio, USA -   Luminous object in northeast for several minutes, possibly as long as an hour. Very brilliant, shaped like a "pruning hook"

13 November 1833 Dawn - West Point, New York, USA -   Woman milking cowat sunrise saw object descend "with a sposh" sound. Discovered a flattened, jelly-like transparent mass. At 10 AM it had sublimed.

13 November 1833 17:15 - Niagara Falls, New York, USA -   Luminous object, shaped like a "square table" stationary in sky, emitted large rays of light.

In 1834 - -   Sighting of Vulcan. Explanation: Re-entry.

In 1836 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

25 December 1835 - Moon, Space -   Aristarchus - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

12 January 1836 - Cherbourg, France -   Sighting of Vulcan.

13 February 1836 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

15 May 1836 - Habana, Cuba -   Procession of objects.

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.

25 January 1837 19:00 - Hartford, Connecticut, USA -   Several objects were observed by a male witness.

16 February 1837 Daytime - Moselle, France -   Sightings of Vulcan.

12 July 1837 - -   Sighting of Vulcan.

9 August 1837 Night - Geneve, Switzerland -   Three objects, larger than a star, were observed.

29 August 1837 Night - Tirgu Neamt, Romania -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed on a farm.

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.

In 1838 - India -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 20 minutes (Petit).

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).

2 October 1839 - Roma, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Decuppis).

30 October 1839 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

In June 1841 18:00 - Milano, Italy -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed in thunder by ten witnesses.

In 1842 - Orenburg, Russia -   Trace remnants

11 December 1841 09:45 - Kensington, UK -   One object was observed by one male witness (Beauchamp).

30 June 1842 12:00 - Cupar, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

In 1843 Noon - Western, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Nesmith; Newby).

5 March 1843 01:00 - Bucharest (Bucuresti), Romania -   One pyramidal object was observed by a male witness in a city for six hours.

7 May 1843 - Quebec City, Quebec, Canada -   An object with the "resemblance of a ship" saied through the air over Quebec, and cast a shadow on the ground.

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.

10 September 1844 Night - Bruges, Belgium -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by a male witness.

4 October 1844 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

22 October 1844 Around 2200 - Montreal S30M, Quebec, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1845 Dusk - Antalya, Turkey -   One object was observed (Hawlett). Explanation: Meteor.

29 March 1845 - London, UK -   Hovered.

11 May 1845 - Sicily, Italy -   Sighting of Vulcan.

11 May 1845 Daytime - Capodimonte Obs, Italy -   Procession of objects.

3 June 1845 20:00 - Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by several witnesses at a lake.

18 June 1845 21:30 - Malta Nw, Mediterranean -   SS Victoria incident.

25 July 1845 - Firenze (Florence), Italy -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 600 feet across, was observed.

In September 1845 - Marsh Point, Ontario, Canada -   Ghost lights were observed. Nocturnal lights were reported.

In 1846 07:30 - Rangoon River, Myanmar -   Tremendous sheet of light rushed across bows of vessel in horizontal line, like thick red flame, visible between awning and ship. Sensation of heat, strong sulphur smell. No sound.

2 December 1845 - Ryook Phyoo, China -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

26 October 1846 - Lowell, Massachusetts, USA -   Trace remnants

18 March 1847 Night - Moon, Space -   Lunar anomaly observed. Several objects were observed by one experienced male witness (Rankin).

19 March 1847 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

19 March 1847 - London Holloway, UK -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed in a city.

19 March 1847 Night - Moon, Space -   Object sighted, believed to be astronomical in nature. Several objects were observed by one experienced male witness (Chevalier).

In Mid- 1847 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Schmidt; Scott).

11 October 1847 - Bonn, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Schmidt).

19 November 1847 04:30 - Oxford Wytham Park, UK -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for seven minutes (Symonds).

8 December 1847 15:15 - Forest Hill, Arkansas, USA -   From clear sky dark clouds suddenly appeared, whirled in contortions, appeared like solid black fleece lighted from above by red glare. 100s witnesses, explosion shook houses.Ignited body hit earth. Explanation: Meteor.

11 December 1847 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

12 December 1847 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

9 March 1848 01:45 - Oxford Wytham Park, UK -   One object was observed in cloudy weather by one experienced male witness (Symonds).

12 July 1848 19:15 - Nottingham, UK -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Lowe).

19 September 1848 Evening - Inverness, UK -   Hovered.

12 March 1849 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Hind).

8 August 1849 15:00 - Gais, Switzerland -   Procession of objects.

In October 1849 - Deal, UK -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.

14 October 1849 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

14 October 1849 - Athens (Athinai), Greece -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Schmidt).

12 November 1849 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Sidebotham).

In 1850 - Brown Mountain, North Carolina, USA -   Ghost lights.

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.

5 February 1850 - Sandwich, UK -   Hovered.

18 February 1850 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

18 February 1850 - Athens (Athinai), Greece -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness in a city (Schmidt).

6 June 1850 - Cote.Azur, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

15 September 1850 18:20 - Wellington Channel, Ontario, Canada -   A sphere, thought to be a balloon, sighted from rescue ship US Grinnell. Object hovered north of vessel, appeared about 2' long x 18" wide with appendage.

In October 1850 Night - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   One object was observed by one male witness at a building (Ferguson).

21 February 1851 - Marchienne, Belgium -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by one male witness (Delvaux).

21 February 1851 19:00 - Bruxelles, Belgium -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by one male witness (Navez).

4 September 1851 09:30 - Hyde Park Exp, UK -   Procession of objects.

5 July 1852 - Paris, France -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by one witness in a city.

13 August 1852 21:20 - Holyhead, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness in a city for 42 seconds.

13 August 1852 21:20 - Stoke, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

11 September 1852 04:15 - Wolverhampton, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by a male witness for 30 minutes.

23 October 1852 12:00 - Morkarla, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for two hours.

17 December 1852 04:50 - Dover, UK -   Red flashes emerging from dense, triangular cloud in southeast. Cloud had right-angle with hypotenuse east to west, single hissing noise. In 10 minutes cloud had doubled in size. Center had red fireball 1/2 moon diametr

22 May 1853 - -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Three cigar-shaped objects were observed by one witness (Gregg).

30 May 1853 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Jaennicke).

15 June 1853 - -   Gazette incident.

9 July 1853 - France -   Procession of objects. Official incident.

26 October 1853 02:00 - Ragusa, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed for two minutes.

28 October 1853 16:04 - Nottingham, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by a male witness.

11 June 1855 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by two experienced male witnesses (Ritter).

11 August 1855 23:30 - Sussex, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One disc was observed for five minutes (Ayling).

3 February 1856 19:35 - Foots Cray, UK -   One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Skinner).

6 April 1856 - Colmar, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Dussort).

11 April 1857 - Winnibigoshish Lake, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake. Explanation: Meteor.

In June 1857 Daytime - Horton, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

12 September 1857 13:00 - Wandsbeck, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Ohrt).

8 October 1857 - Illinois, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

16 November 1857 - -   Trace remnants

16 December 1857 22:00 - London, UK -   One object was observed in a city.

11 February 1858 Daytime - Lourdes, France -   From nearby cave or grotto came golden-colored cloud. "Blessed Virgin Mary" appears hovering atop branches of small tree. Paralysis.

1 August 1858 Afternoon - Manchester, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Wilson).

26 March 1859 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

26 March 1859 - Oregeres, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Lescarbault).

1 September 1859 - Redhill, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one experienced male witness at an observatory (Carrington).

12 October 1859 19:20 - Solva, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 55 minutes (Knight). Explanation: EM.

In 1860 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Covington).

29 January 1860 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

29 January 1860 - London, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses in a city (Russell).

In March 1860 - -   Procession of objects.

13 July 1860 21:45 - Wilmington, Delaware, USA -   Pale blue light from cloud-like object 200 feet long, at regular distances behind followed three "very red and glowing balls.". Explanation: Meteor.

6 August 1860 - Norfolk, Virginia , USA -   Red objects with green tint seen flying in formation. Moving erratically with "undulating motion, rising and subsiding."

24 September 1860 - Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

20 March 1862 - Manchester, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Lummis).

27 April 1863 Daytime - Zurich Obs, Switzerland -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Meteor.

5 August 1863 - Spences Bridge, British Columbia, Canada -   Disappearance

8 August 1863 - Yale, British Columbia, Canada -   Disappearance of mules associated with nocturnal light

12 August 1863 23:00 - Madrid, Spain -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed.

30 August 1863 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Sporer).

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.

12 February 1864 - New York, New York, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Beswick).

20 March 1864 - England S, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed.

15 May 1864 Night - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Ingall).

10 October 1864 - France -   Cigar shaped object seeen in sky. Explanation: Birds.

16 October 1864 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Ingall).

24 October 1864 - -   Objects later identified as the planet Mars were observed. Two objects were observed.

1 January 1865 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Grover).

3 January 1865 - -   Objects later identified as the planet Mars were observed. Two objects were observed.

8 March 1865 - Constantinople, Turkey -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Coumbray).

5 September 1865 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Ingall).

4 November 1865 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

24 November 1865 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Williams).

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).

In 1866 - Monongah, West Virginia, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one female witness (Bender).

4 May 1866 - Moon, Space -   Linne Crater - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

9 June 1866 - Knysahinya, Hungary -   Trace remnants

10 June 1866 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Tempel).

16 October 1866 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Schmidt).

21 October 1866 - Hoboken, New Jersey, USA -   Green fireball. Explanation: Meteor.

8 November 1866 Evening - Cartagena, Colombia -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one male witness for over three minutes (Fonblanque).

In 1867 - Maco, North Carolina, USA -   Ghost lights.

14 December 1866 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Mare Serenitatis, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Schmidt).

16 December 1866 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness.

25 December 1866 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness.

27 December 1866 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness.

8 January 1867 - Fort Klamath, Oregon, USA -   Trace remnants

14 January 1867 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Knott).

16 January 1867 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness.

15 March 1867 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one experienced male witness (Dawes).

9 April 1867 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

7 May 1867 - Moon, Space -   Aristarchus - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

30 May 1867 Around 1100 - Birmingham, UK -   Numerous objects were observed by one experienced witness (Bird).

10 June 1867 - Moon, Space -   Sulpicius Gallus - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

6 August 1867 - Moon, Space -   Linne Crater - Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Buckingham).

In October 1867 - Moon, Space -   Object sighted in Linne Crater, believed to be astronomical in nature. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

5 October 1867 - Venezia (Venice), Italy -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed.

4 November 1867 After 1500 - Chatham, UK -   Smoke. Large number of black discs in groups and scattered passed rapidly through the air. Procession continued for over 20 minutes. Several groups passed overhead, vanished leaving brown smoke-like vapor.

15 March 1868 17:00 - Chile -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Browning).

6 June 1868 - Radcliffe Obs, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In July 1868 - Copiapo, Chile -   Strange aerial construction with lights, engine noises flew low over town. Described as giant bird with large scales producing metallic noise.

Jul 1868 - Copiago, Chile -   A strange "aerial construction" bearing lights and making engine noises flew low over this town.

8 July 1868 - Osford, Radcliffe Observatory, UK -   Looked like comet.

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

In 1869 - Moon, Space -   Mare Crisium Lights / Astronomers incident.

10 January 1869 21:00 - Weston-super-Mare, UK -   One object was observed.

15 January 1869 - Swaffham, UK -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed.

2 May 1869 - Oxford, UK -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed at a building.

7 August 1869 - Vevay, Indiana, USA -   Several meteors were seen during eclipse heading west. Explanation: Meteor.

7 August 1869 - Ottumwa, Iowa, USA -   Just before solar eclipse 8-10 objects seen moving across telescope view, crossing from one cusp to other of solar crescent in two seconds each. Explanation: Meteor.

7 August 1869 - Mattoon, Illinois, USA -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Meteors.

7 August 1869 - Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA -   Procession of objects.

7 August 1869 - Springfield, Illinois, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteors.

7 August 1869 12:00 - Adamstown, Pennsylvania, USA -   Luminous square body settled near center of empty lot, shot up column glittering like burnished silver, 3-4' high and 2' thick. Gradually faded away, gone in 10 minutes. Frightened witnesses, no traces.

16 August 1869 - Moon, Space -   Plato - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

26 September 1869 - Crossing Moon, UK -   A lunar anomaly was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

17 October 1869 Noon - Bangalore, India -   Procession of objects.

In the 1870's - Warren, 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 by a male witness (Hazeltine).

22 March 1870 18:30 - Cape Verde S, Lady Of The Lake, Atlantic -   Lady of Lake incident. Explanation: Planet.

5 April 1870 23:00 - Gand, Belgium -   Ring-shaped object changes to wheel then changing to ovoid to fish shaped. Very bright, red, and moved fast.

26 September 1870 - Crossing Moon, UK -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds.

29 September 1870 - Berlin, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Brabazon).

29 September 1870 - UK -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

12 October 1870 - Bristol, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness (Denning).

12 October 1870 - Wimbledon, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

In 1871 - Boulogne, France -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

In 1871 - Moon, Space -   Plato - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

1 August 1871 22:43 - Marseilles, France -   Magnificent red object moved slowly, changed direction, stationary twice, disappeared or fell behind horizon.

29 August 1871 Noon - -   Procession of objects. Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Many objects were observed by one witness (Trouvelet). Explanation: Planet.

29 August 1871 Noon - Meudon Observatory, France -   Procession of objects.

4 October 1871 03:20 - High Wycomb, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 October 1871 Night - Peshtigo, Wisconsin, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by one male witness (Griffin).

3 November 1871 - London, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Hind).

4 February 1872 19:15 - -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for three hours.

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.

13 November 1872 02:00 - Scilly Islands, UK -   Meteor burst against vessel moored 9.5 miles north northeast of Scilly Islands. Balls of fire fell, deck covered with cinders. Smell of "brimstone."

In 1873 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

In 1873 Night - Maco, North Carolina, USA -   Ghost lights.

7 December 1872 01:00 - Banbury, UK -   At King's Sutton an object resembling a haystack flew on an irregular course. Explanation: Planet.

26 March 1873 - London, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Hind).

17 June 1873 - Europe -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by two experienced male witnesses (Calle).

In July 1873 - France -   Procession of objects.

In Mid- 1873 - Fort Scott, Kansas, USA -   Object causes disorder in the garrison.

6 July 1873 Daytime - Bonham, Texas, USA -   Fantastic object or sky serpent in the sky.

30 August 1873 - Praha, Pr. Schafarik, Czech Republic -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed.

30 August 1873 20:15 - Bruxelles, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for ten minutes.

In 1874 - St Mary's, Iowa, USA -   Ghost lights.

10 April 1874 - Kuttenburg, Austria -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, larger than a star, was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

24 April 1874 - Czech Republic -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

24 April 1874 Night - Prague, Czech Republic -   Passed slowly in front of the moon

6 July 1874 - Oaxaca, Mexico -   130m spiral "trumpet", 60m diameter bell hover, float for 5 minutes, then vanished. Explanation: Planet.

10 February 1875 - Paris, France -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.

In April 1875 - Vera Cruz N, Mexico -   Procession of objects. Hms Bulldog incident. Explanation: Natural.

7 April 1875 Daytime - Oostacker, Belgium -   Instantaneous healing of broken leg missing one inch of bone, injury 8 years old, at Lady of Lourdes shrine. Autopsy performed in 1899.

25 June 1875 - Scole, UK -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Several objects were observed by one male witness (Gape).

13 July 1875 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

13 July 1875 Around midnight - Gulf Of Siam, Thailand -   Lunar anomaly observed. Two objects were observed by military witnesses on the ocean.

15 September 1875 - Herts, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

In 1876 - Suffolk S, Virginia , USA -   Ghost lights.

29 December 1875 - London, Ontario, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Cornish).

In January 1876 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.

4 April 1876 - Berlin, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Weber).

In 1877 - -   Satellites found. Explanation: Meteor.

In 1877 - Dysynni River Est, UK -   Ghost lights.

20 February 1877 - Moon, Space -   Lunar anomaly observed in Eudoxux. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

21 March 1877 - Moon, Space -   Proclus - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

23 March 1877 - Vence, France -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed for several hours. Explanation: Planet.

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

15 May 1877 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed.

14 June 1877 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Harrison).

15 June 1877 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Birt).

16 June 1877 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Harrison).

17 June 1877 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Dennett).

11 August 1877 - Mars, Space -   Object sighted, believed to be Mars. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Hall).

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.

7 September 1877 - Bloomington, Indiana, USA -   Stationary meteors.

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.

15 October 1877 - Towyn, UK -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Re-entry.

25 January 1878 08:00 - Denison, Texas, USA -   Fast round flying object reported.

13 March 1878 - Hastings, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

17 June 1878 23:00 - Tomahawk, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake.

In Mid- 1878 - Yuma, Az W 100 M, California , USA -   Prospectors incident.

15 July 1878 Night - Colorado Springs, Fountain Crk, Colorado , USA -   Shower of "falling stars" appeared few feet above surface of lake, dropped with loud splash. Sound like breaking of glass bottles. Lasted few seconds. Vivid rainbow colors. Explanation: SunDogs.

29 July 1878 - Rawlins, Wyoming, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed (Watson).

29 July 1878 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed (Swift).

29 July 1878 Daytime - University Michigan Obs, Michigan, USA -   Flying discs were observed. Multiple independent witnesses. Two discs were observed by two experienced male witnesses at an observatory.

29 July 1878 13:00 - Edwardsville, Kansas, USA -   RR crew saw what they thought was train approaching, gave off steam and had lights. Object left railroad track and entered woods.

In 1879 - Lights, Space -   Object sighted, believed to be astronomical in nature. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Reflection.

12 April 1879 Night - New York, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a city (Devoe).

13 April 1879 19:00 - Jersey City, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for a few seconds (Harrison).

15 May 1879 21:40 - Hms Vulture, Persian Gulf -   Nautical UFOs. two very large wheels seen spinning in air, slowly landed on surface of sea. 40m diameter, speed 80km/h. Witnesses aboard ship "Vultur.". Explanation: Planet.

15 May 1879 21:40 - Iran -   Two very large "wheels" were seen spinning in the air and slowly coming to the surface of the sea.

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.

1 November 1879 05:00 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed.

In 1880 - Indian -   Ghost lights were observed. Several objects were observed by one witness on the ocean from SS Shahjehan.

In the 1880's - Oskaloosa, Iowa, 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.

1880 - Eastern Part, Venezuela -   Eastern Venezuela. A 14-year-old boy saw a luminous ball descending from the sky and hovering near him.

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.

In 1880 Daytime - Madisonville, Kentucky, USA -   One object was observed.

5 January 1880 22:00 - Malabar, India -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed on the ocean (Harris; Shahjehan). Explanation: Natural.

23 January 1880 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Trouvelot).

21 March 1880 Dawn - Kattenau, Germany -   Procession of objects.

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.

26 March 1880 21:00 - Lamy, New Mexico, USA -   Four men walking near Galisteo Junction were surprised as they heard voices coming from a "strange balloon," which flew over them.

8 May 1880 - Song-Zi Xian County, China -   Mist. Farmer comes upon misty light in bushes. Tingling paralysis, humming/rushing noise. Levitated upward. Next recall, found in dazed state in Guizhou province, 300 miles away, two weeks later.

10 July 1880 - East Kent, Ontario, Canada -   Ring ground mark

28 July 1880 18:00 - Madisonville, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Royster).

30 July 1880 12:00 - St Petersburg, Russia -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Three objects were observed in a rural area for over three minutes.

20 August 1880 - France -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed in stormy weather (Trecul).

21 August 1880 - France -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one experienced witness.

25 August 1880 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by one witness for a few seconds.

25 August 1880 13:00 - Bagneres-De-Luchon, France -   Yellow cigar exits storm clouds. Had pointed ends. Drops something.

30 November 1880 08:30 - Palermo Observatory, Italy -   Procession of objects.

1 December 1880 Around midnight - Statesville E8M, North Carolina, USA -   "Meteor" the shape of huge spotted serpent, with distinct eyes, 75 yards long, lit up sky. Seen by family for 30 minutes. Gradually passed away. Witnesses frightened. Possibly aurora borealis? Explanation: Aurora.

9 December 1880 - Charleston, South Carolina, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 January 1881 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Williams).

22 February 1881 - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA -   One object was observed (Beasley).

4 May 1881 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Trouvelot).

11 June 1881 04:00 - La Bacchante, Victoria, Australia -   La Bacchante incident.

11 June 1881 04:00 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -   "A phantom vessel all aglow"

27 September 1881 - South Africa -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Markwick).

In November 1881 22:30 - St Joseph, Missouri, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Nine objects were observed by over 7 witnesses for 30 minutes.

3 July 1882 Evening - Lebanon, Connecticut, USA -   Two objects were observed by several witnesses for over three minutes.

6 July 1882 22:30 - Jersey City Heights, New Jersey, USA -   Deep red star like object, without scintillations or train of any kind, and slow movement, was visible within one degree of star Polaris, moved east to constellation Capricornus.

17 November 1882 - Belgium, Belgium -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Aurora.

17 November 1882 17:30 - Greenwich Observatory, UK -   Expecting auroral display, astronomers witness great green cigar or torpedo shaped object pass from horizon to horizon in less than two minutes. Explanation: Aurora.

In 1883 - Marfa, Texas, USA -   Ghost lights were observed. Nocturnal lights were reported.

21 December 1882 22:00 - Broughty Ferry, UK -   One object was observed for several hours.

5 February 1883 - Arvika, Lake Glasfjorden, Sweden -   Huge fireball flew to the northwest for 18 seconds, turned to the southeast and zig-zagged for 50 seconds. Original ref.: Nature, March 1883.

23 February 1883 19:00 - Grenoble, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by one witness. Explanation: Planet.

15 April 1883 - Marseilles, France -   Procession of objects.

25 April 1883 - Marseilles, France -   Procession of objects.

In Mid- 1883 Daytime - Segeberg, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by a male witness.

In Mid- 1883 Daytime - Segeberg, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by a male witness.

12 August 1883 12:00 - Zacatecas Obs, Mexico -   Hundreds of objects sighted. One oval shaped object photographed.

13 August 1883 08:00 - Zacatecas Obs, Mexico -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Star.

29 August 1883 22:35 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by military witnesses (Noble).

29 August 1883 24:00 - Liverpool, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed.

11 September 1883 - Rochester, New York, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed by a male witness at an observatory (Swift, L). Explanation: Comet.

21 September 1883 - Yeovil, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed.

24 September 1883 - Egypt -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Pashaw).

5 October 1883 - Socorro, New Mexico, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

2 November 1883 - Puerto Rico, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed.

4 November 1883 - -   Lunar anomaly were observed. More than one object was observed by one male witness (Haywood).

5 November 1883 - Chile, Chile -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 90 minutes.

12 November 1883 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over three minutes.

27 December 1883 18:30 - Newcomerstown, Ohio, USA -   Brilliant square nocturnal light flew to the north slowly in eastern sky, leaves trail.

5 February 1884 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Morales).

7 February 1884 - Bruxelles Obs, Belgium -   Astronomers incident.

12 February 1884 - Bruxelles, Belgium -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one male witness at a building (Niesten).

29 March 1884 - -   Lunar anomaly were observed. More than one object was observed by one male witness (Haywood).

3 July 1884 - Norwood, New York, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Yale).

26 July 1884 - Cologne (Koln), Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed for ten minutes.

17 August 1884 - Rochester, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness. Explanation: Venus.

In 1885 - France -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed.

In 1885 - Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA -   Ring ground marks.

19 February 1885 - -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Gray).

21 February 1885 - Paysandu, Uruguay -   Lunar anomaly observed. One object was observed by one male witness (Kropp).

24 February 1885 Around midnight - Innerwich, Pacific -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed by seven witnesses on the ocean.

In Spring 1885 Night - Mongaup, New York, USA -   Residents incident.

23 July 1885 21:30 - Marseille, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for two minutes.

22 August 1885 08:15 - Saigon, Vietnam -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for eight minutes (Reveillere).

27 August 1885 08:30 - Mount Clare, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in cloudy weather by two female witnesses (Bassett).

1 November 1885 21:30 - Adrianople (Edirne), Turkey -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 600 feet across, was observed (Mavrogordato).

2 November 1885 04:00 - Uskudar, Turkey -   Nautical UFO. Luminous object circled harbor. Altitude 5-6m. Illuminated town. Bluish green flame, then plunged into sea.

2 November 1885 06:00 - Scutari, Turkey -   A luminous object circled the harbor.

1 March 1886 - Trumansburg, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

11 May 1886 - -   Lunar anomaly were observed. Two objects were observed.

7 July 1886 - Gray, France -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by several witnesses.

30 September 1886 - Yloilo, -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects, about 600 feet across, were observed.

24 October 1886 23:00 - Maracaibo, Venezuela -   Loud humming noise wakens family of 9, vivid dazzling light illuminates inside of hut. Symptoms of radiation exposure: vomiting, hair loss, swelling, black blotches, sores. Trees withered 9 days later. Explanation: EM.

In November 1886 - Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a male military witness on the ocean (Moore).

2 November 1886 Dawn - Scutari, Turkey, Albania -   Nautical UFO. Luminous object circled harbor. Altitude 5-6m. Illuminated town. Bluish green flame, then plunged into sea.

3 November 1886 Night - Hamar, Norway -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed at a lake.

23 November 1886 - Edina, Missouri, 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.

In March 1887 Around 1700 - North Atlantic, Atlantic -   Nautical UFO/USO. Object emerged from sea, moved against the wind, stopped close to ship, quickly flew away.

12 November 1887 24:00 - Cape Race, Siberian, Newfoundland, Canada -   SS Siberian incident.

12 November 1887 24:00 - Cape Race, Atlantic -   A huge sphere of fire was observed rising out of the ocean by witnesses aboard the "Siberian.

18 November 1887 19:00 - Flamborough, Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed on the ocean (Fraser).

20 November 1887 08:20 - Berkshire, UK -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed.

23 November 1887 - Moon, Space -   Plato - Lunar anomaly observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

8 January 1888 Night - Ragusa, Italy -   Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses for over 60 minutes.

24 March 1888 20:12 - Constantine, Algeria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 20 minutes.

In May 1888 - Fourchu, Nova Scotia, Canada -   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.

4 May 1888 - New Zealand, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 May 1888 - Findlay, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

27 May 1888 Daytime - Darlington County, South Carolina, USA -   Three sisters walking in woods spot 15 feet hissing serpent fly overhead. Article asserts that other witnesses in county had similar sightings earlier in day.

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.

3 November 1888 - Reading, UK -   An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

13 November 1888 Night - Thames Valley, UK -   Objects were observed. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In 1889 Daytime - Marseille Obs, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, larger than a star, was observed by two witnesses at an observatory (Codde).

14 February 1889 Evening - Catonsville, Oella, Maryland, USA -   Luminous cylindrical object passed overhead, appeared to descend near village, following course of Patapsco R. Lit vicinity as bright as arc light, alarming residents.

30 March 1889 - Moon, Space -   A lunar anomaly was observed in Copernicus. One object was observed by one male witness (Gaudibert).

11 May 1889 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed.

13 June 1889 23:30 - Leicester, UK -   Fireball zig-zagged across sky under cloud cover. Original ref.: Nature.

5 August 1889 - East Twickenham, UK -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed in stormy weather.

13 September 1889 - Geneve, Switzerland -   Lunar anomaly observed. Many objects were observed by one male witness (Thury).

25 October 1889 - Chiltern Hills, UK -   Objects were observed. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. An unidentified object at close range was observed by a male witness. A noise was heard.

In 1890 - Indonesia -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects, about 80 feet across, were observed.

In the 1890's - Conejos, Colorado , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Simeon).

In 1890 Night - South Boisdale, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness (Maclean).

In early April 1890 Afternoon - St Louis, Minnesota, USA -   "Well-do-do farmer" claimed to have seen many small white flying snakes with pink eyes and yellow wings. No one took his report seriously. Explanation: Hallucinat.

29 August 1890 - Doris, Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed on the ocean for over one minute (Ohling).

29 August 1890 - Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA -   Doris incident.

19 October 1890 10:00 - Edward L Mayberry, Atlantic -   An object was observed. Physiological effects were noted. One object was observed on the ocean (Knight).

27 October 1890 - Grahamstown, South Africa -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 45 minutes (Eddie).

In 1891 - China Sea, China -   Ghost lights. Explanation: Natural.

25 December 1890 Around 2200 - South Bend, Indiana, USA -   Disappearance. Explanation: Hoax.

12 July 1891 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -   Huge cigar-shaped object observed, with propeller, big light and smaller lights.

5 September 1891 02:00 - Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several male witnesses (Switzer).

10 September 1891 - Armagh Obs, Northern Ireland, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed at an observatory (Copeland).

11 September 1891 - Nova Scotia, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Bell).

7 November 1891 - Lisboa, Portugal -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by one witness in a city (Dadjuda).

In Early 1892 Daytime - West Coast Baja California, Mexico -   Flock of objects first thought to be birds, but changed appearance from dark to brilliant polished mirror, balloon shape changed to hour glass, swoop over lagoon, lit with halo of light, polymorphed.

4 April 1892 - Netherlands -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One d