1 January 1953 03:20 - Old Town, Maine, USA -   Small ringed orb rapidly to the north northeast, zig-zagged and changed colors. Observed spinning in both directions.

1 January 1953 08:15 - Oldtown, Maine, USA -   Object that was round and small and appeared to be whirling at its top.

1 January 1953 13:35 - Joshua Tree, California , USA -   One object was observed (Van Tassel).

1 January 1953 20:45 - Craig, Montana, USA -   Silver, saucer-shaped object with a red glowing bottom

1 January 1953 21:00 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada -   Bright object hovered 10 minutes over northwest horizon. Shot away at fantastic speed, extreme acceleration.

2 January 1953 - North Bankstown, Australia -   Photo

2 January 1953 Daytime - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -   Photo. Explanation: Flare.

2 January 1953 21:35 - Rauch, Argentina -   Two objects, about 80 feet across, were observed by six witnesses (Endler).

3 January 1953 13:00 - Santana Dos Montes, Brazil -   Metallic dome maneuvered 5' above hayfield. two 5.1' tall men jumped out, shining ball on each of square-toed shoes. Third in hatch. one had cylinder it pushed into ground, withdrew. Back to craft, headache

3 January 1953 Around 2200 - Geelong, Victoria, Australia -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

4 January 1953 00:10 - Adak, Alaska, USA -   A bluish spherical light with a tapering tail observed moving soundlessly at a tremendous speed. Explanation: Meteor.

4 January 1953 01:45 - Flint, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Diener).

4 January 1953 08:15 - Eau Gallie, Florida, USA -   A flying wing was sighted at an altitude of less than five hundred feet, flying at about 500 mph. Explanation: Meteor.

6 January 1953 01:00 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

6 January 1953 01:05 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed. Explanation: Aircraft.

6 January 1953 19:00 - Napier, New Zealand -   Large bright circular object fades to red glow and disappears.

6 January 1953 21:00 - Warner-Robins Afb, Georgia, USA -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed by two witnesses at an airfield for over six minutes (Chandler). Explanation: Aircraft.

6 January 1953 21:27 - Te Kuiti W15M, New Zealand -   National Airways DC-3 incident.

6 January 1953 21:30 - Whangarei, New Zealand -   Disc seen in two locations. Had comet-tail, made U-turn. Big oil refinery nearby.

6 January 1953 21:30 - Auckland, New Zealand -   Luminous cigar-shaped UFO seen in three separate locations for 6 seconds. Orange flame at rear of object.

7 January 1953 19:00 - Warner-Robbins AFB, Georgia, USA -   An orange glowing object traveling at a slow rate of speed

8 January 1953 07:30 - Moses Lake, Washington, USA -   Green disc shaped or round object fly southwest

8 January 1953 22:20 - Mosgiel, New Zealand -   Triangle glow with small white nocturnal light, vanishes, reappears in west, vertical motion.

9 January 1953 - Santa Anna, Texas, USA -   USAF B-29 incident.

9 January 1953 - Japan -   Visual and airborne UFO sightings.

9 January 1953 18:50 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   USAF incident. Explanation: Balloon.

9 January 1953 19:30 - Santa Ana, California , USA -   V formation of blue nocturnal lights near B-29, bank and climb away.

9 January 1953 21:00 - Christchurch, New Zealand -   Newsman incident.

10 January 1953 15:45 - Sonoma, California, USA -   Federal Security Agency saw a flat object to the NW at 45°

10 January 1953 18:29 - Ste-Foy-Sillery, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

10 January 1953 20:15 - Hopkins, Minnesota, USA -   GOC incident.

11 January 1953 - Canton, Ohio, USA -   Two objects were observed.

11 January 1953 18:00 - Kerrville, Texas, USA -   Huge red-orange glowing ovoid, buzzes, circles town. Electromagnetic effect: odd television Radio frequency interference.

11 January 1953 18:05 - Gadsden, Alabama, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by 20 witnesses for over five minutes (Lassiter). Explanation: Balloon.

12 January 1953 09:55 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Two balls were observed by two witnesses at an airfield for over four minutes (Allen). Explanation: Balloon.

14 January 1953 10:34 - Austin, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness for under one minute (Chandler). Explanation: Balloon.

14 January 1953 20:45 - Maryville, Tennessee, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness for over 30 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

15 January 1953 - Mediterranean -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

15 January 1953 13:00 - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -   Photos (2) show curvy lines. Silver object crosses sky. Apparent size of moon.

15 January 1953 16:30 - Westhampton Beach, New York, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed by one witness for 90 minutes (Maxwell). Explanation: Star.

16 January 1953 06:30 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   Very fast disc-shaped object, made no sound. (Date possibly 14 July 1953). Explanation: Aircraft.

17 January 1953 - Hollywood, California , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Secor).

17 January 1953 15:55 - Guatemala City, Guatemala -   Brilliant green-gold object, shaped like the Goodyear blimp

17 January 1953 16:00 - Guatemala, Guatemala -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Gold ovoid at 6500 feet altitude, 400mph, 90 degree turn straight up.

19 January 1953 18:00 - Premont, Texas, USA -   Object drifts for several minutes at 600 feet altitude, then shoots off rapidly to the southwest at incredible speed.

19 January 1953 18:00 - Premont, Texas, USA -   Object drifts for several minutes at 600 feet altitude, then shoots off rapidly to the southwest at incredible speed. Explanation: Hoax.

20 January 1953 10:00 - Trowbridge, UK -   Fog, mist. Postman watches thick fog, brilliant saucer overhead, beams of light light entire neighborhood.

20 January 1953 Night - Bastia, France -   Luminous cigar leaves contrail.

21 January 1953 - N, Japan -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Venus.

21 January 1953 - Graceville, Queensland, Australia -   An object was observed from a car. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by two male witnesses (Schnitzerling).

21 January 1953 08:00 - Eau Gallie, Florida, USA -   Three objects, about 10 feet across, were observed by one witness for six seconds.

21 January 1953 21:10 - Ernest Harmon Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for ten minutes. Explanation: Venus.

22 January 1953 - N, Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

22 January 1953 20:00 - Patrick AFB, Florida, USA -   Three objects were observed by four military witnesses at an airfield for over three minutes.

23 January 1953 14:40 - Eklutna, Alaska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by six witnesses for two hours. Explanation: Venus.

23 January 1953 15:40 - Bergstrom AFB, Texas, USA -   Explanation: Balloon.

23 January 1953 17:45 - Honshu, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

23 January 1953 20:20 - Olmsted AFB, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

24 January 1953 - Palmdale, California , USA -   One object was observed.

24 January 1953 15:50 - Suwon, South Korea -   Airman incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

25 January 1953 13:00 - Mount Baldy, California , USA -   A hovering object was observed. One silver ovoid object was observed at a mountain for two minutes.

25 January 1953 20:00 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -   White disc maneuvered around in sky for several minutes, zig-zagged over road.

25 January 1953 21:20 - Pinewood, South Carolina, USA -   Swaying motion. White object hovers 250 feet over woods, shape unknown. Explanation: Aircraft.

26 January 1953 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually.

26 January 1953 18:20 - Sampson AFB, New York, USA -   60m long luminous cigar flew east to west, climbing slightly. High frequency humming sound. Hazy ends. Possible 2500m altitude. Explanation: Aircraft.

26 January 1953 18:45 - Barronette, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 115 minutes (Trudell). Explanation: Star.

26 January 1953 21:15 - Continental Divide, New Mexico, USA -   769th AC&W incident. A bright reddish-white object was sighted and tracked by radar in partly cloudy weather by military witnesses near a mountain for 45 minutes. Official explanation: Balloon.

26 January 1953 23:00 - Alaska, USA -   One object was observed for 11 minutes.

27 January 1953 - Japan -   Procession of objects.

27 January 1953 10:00 - March AFB, California , USA -   Large silver disc hovers and wobbles. Shoots off at terrific speed.

27 January 1953 10:40 - Mather AFB, California , USA -   T-33 pilot sights brilliant silver pie-pan, then four more come and go. One stays for 5 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

27 January 1953 13:43 - Livermore, California , USA -   Bright metallic disc over new AEC nuclear facility.

27 January 1953 19:34 - Tucson, Arizona , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for over 18 seconds (Helmer). Explanation: Meteor.

27 January 1953 21:00 - Davenport W, Iowa, USA -   Two cops watch silent 300 feet orb move rapidly to the west at terrific speed, stops, bobs around. Explanation: Venus.

27 January 1953 21:15 - Continental Divide, New Mexico, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 45 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

27 January 1953 22:55 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

27 January 1953 22:55 - Dahlgren, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

28 January 1953 13:06 - Point Mugu, California , USA -   RW Love incident. 18-20-inch white, flat disc with fuzzy or shimmering edges. Explanation: Aircraft.

28 January 1953 17:18 - St. Georges, Delaware, USA -   Rose-orange 7-inch [?] shiny disc-shaped object with a "white tail"

28 January 1953 18:05 - Corona Sw5M, California , USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. 5 silent orbs in formation, 150mph, 2000 feet altitude. southeast rapidly to the northwest.

28 January 1953 18:05 - Corona, California, USA -   Five 25 feet green spheres fly in V-formation

28 January 1953 19:52 - Frankfurt, Germany -   Pilot and co-pilot in USAF jet track Nocturnal light in violent maneuvers, Nocturnal light hovers, then more maneuvers, very fast speed. Explanation: Planet.

28 January 1953 20:00 - Patrick AFB, Florida, USA -   One object was observed at an airfield for six seconds.

28 January 1953 20:45 - Foley, Alabama, USA -   USMC incident.

28 January 1953 21:00 - El Toro Usmc Air Stn, California , USA -   Red fiery disc chased by Marine Corp jet fighters from El Toro NAS, moved away at high speed.

28 January 1953 21:25 - Grand Island, Nebraska, USA -   C-47 incident. Explanation: Venus.

28 January 1953 21:25 - North Platte, Nebraska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

28 January 1953 22:00 - Turner AFB, Georgia, USA -   USAF F-86 and T-33 incidents. Pilot or pilots intercepted, and radar tracked, three moving targets and a stationary target. Official explanation: Venus.

28 January 1953 22:35 - Mitchel AFB, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

29 January 1953 07:00 - Patrick AFB, Florida, USA -   Two objects were observed at an airfield for over two minutes. Explanation: Cloud.

29 January 1953 09:55 - Presque Isle AFB, Maine, USA -   Radar tracking by fighters, ground. Explanation: Planet.

29 January 1953 16:30 - Ermidas, Portugal -   A daytime disc was reported.

29 January 1953 21:20 - Falkville Us31, Alabama, USA -   Disc at 4000 feet altitude, 350mph, titled to one side, made 90 degree turn straight up.

29 January 1953 22:45 - Conway, South Carolina, USA -   A light gray object about seven meters long and four meters wide was seen at treetop level. Explanation: Aircraft.

29 January 1953 23:55 - Presque Isle, Maine, USA -   USAF F-94 incident.

30 January 1953 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   USMC incident.

30 January 1953 19:25 - Yuma E7M Hwy80, Arizona , USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three male witnesses on a highway (Webb).

In February 1953 - Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Proctor).

In February 1953 06:29 - Finland Afs, Minnesota, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed at an airfield. Explanation: Debris.

In February 1953 18:40 - Biache-St-Vaast Nnw, France -   Disc with blue flashes, smell of burnt electrical wiring. rapidly to the west

In February 1953 19:15 - Syracuse, New York, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for 30 seconds (Gahn).

31 January 1953 20:30 - Bataan, Luzon, Philippines -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than three objects were observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

In February 1953 20:30 - Macon, France -   Hovered.

31 January 1953 23:30 - Lexington, Kentucky, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 42 seconds (Templin). Explanation: Meteor.

1 February 1953 21:00 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -   Photo

1 February 1953 21:00 - Quarryville, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 20 minutes (Ripple). Explanation: Mars.

1 February 1953 21:30 - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -   USAF incident. Explanation: Jupiter.

1 February 1953 22:45 - Saratoga Springs, New York, USA -   Venus would have already set based on time recorded. Explanation: Venus.

1 February 1953 Night - St Louis, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.

2 February 1953 - Troy, North Carolina, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three witnesses (Lemons).

2 February 1953 10:00 - Victorville B50, California , USA -   Photo, evaluated as balloon. Explanation: Balloon.

3 February 1953 - Monroe, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 February 1953 13:00 - Washington, North Carolina, USA -   Two USMC F-9 fighter jets chase disc rapidly to the north and rapidly to the south. Radar, cockpit lit, odd effects.

3 February 1953 15:15 - Dietrich, Idaho, USA -   Silent silver disc zig-zagged to evade military jets. Shot rapidly to the west at very high altitude. Explanation: Balloon.

3 February 1953 17:25 - Keflavik, Iceland -   Radar operators tracked four unidentified targets

3 February 1953 21:30 - Pepperrell Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses at an airfield for over 25 minutes (Richardson). Explanation: Venus.

3 February 1953 23:30 - Ramsey, New Jersey, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for six seconds (Hendrick). Explanation: Meteor.

4 February 1953 13:50 - Yuma, Arizona , USA -   Viewed through theodolite. two dull white objects maneuver errratically, then in unison against the wind, one degree apart. Thin mist completely edging objects.

4 February 1953 13:55 - Yuma, Arizona, USA -   White, oblong object with a solid dull pure white color

4 February 1953 16:50 - Blythe, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses for five minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

4 February 1953 21:45 - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 18 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

6 February 1953 - King Salmon, Alaska, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over six minutes (Burris). Explanation: Star.

6 February 1953 01:37 - Rosalia, Washington, USA -   Blinking white light turn and disappear. Explanation: Balloon.

6 February 1953 11:10 - Truk, Pacific -   Weatherman incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

7 February 1953 - F-94, South Korea -   USAF F-94 incident.

7 February 1953 - North Korea -   An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually.

7 February 1953 21:22 - F-94, Japan -   USAF F-94 incident. Explanation: Mirage.

7 February 1953 21:22 - Okinawa, Japan -   Bright orange object change color to red and green at intervals

7 February 1953 21:30 - Hokkaido, Japan -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed in clear weather by five military witnesses at an airfield for over 35 minutes. Explanation: Star.

7 February 1953 21:45 - Corbin, Kentucky, USA -   One object was observed for 20 minutes.

8 February 1953 04:50 - Barter Island, Alaska, USA -   Heard a deep heavy sound and saw brilliant round white object. Explanation: Balloon.

8 February 1953 21:45 - Dobbins AFB, Georgia, USA -   2 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Star.

9 February 1953 10:30 - Cherry Point, North Carolina, USA -   USMC incident.

9 February 1953 10:30 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   USMC incident.

10 February 1953 00:25 - Cho-Do Island Ne, South Korea -   Steady white light on level path, stops abruptly, changed color to red. Alternated red-white at three second intervals. Object moved away to the southwest . Explanation: Venus.

10 February 1953 06:15 - Richmond, Virginia , USA -   Two discs were observed by six witnesses at a military facility for five minutes. Explanation: Reflection.

10 February 1953 18:45 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   Radar

11 February 1953 - North Africa, -   USAF C-119 incident.

11 February 1953 00:40 - Olean, New York, USA -   One object was observed for seven minutes (Bradley).

11 February 1953 20:45 - Tripoli, Libya -   Transport crew saw a disc pass the plane

11 February 1953 21:10 - Laurel, Montana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 20 minutes (Geise). Explanation: Venus.

11 February 1953 21:45 - Tunis, Tunisia -   USAF C-119 incident. Explanation: Venus.

11 February 1953 22:00 - Patrick AFB, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by two military witnesses at an airfield for over one minute.

12 February 1953 06:00 - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed by six military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

12 February 1953 20:30 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

13 February 1953 02:35 - Carswell Afb, Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   USAF B-36 incident.

13 February 1953 02:35 - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   Three bright lights of equal intensity in stacked vertical echelon formation

13 February 1953 02:40 - Carswell AFB, Texas, USA -   USAF B-36 incident. Explanation: Mirage.

13 February 1953 14:00 - Inverness, UK -   First appeared to be saucer shaped, but cigar shaped when it tilted. Darted all over the sky.

13 February 1953 18:20 - Petersburg, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Yaros). Explanation: Meteor.

13 February 1953 18:58 - San Francisco, California , USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One white fireball was observed by three male witnesses in a city for 22 minutes (Berta; McLaren; Turner). Explanation: Mirage.

13 February 1953 20:30 - Vichy, Missouri, USA -   USAF incident. Small round light changed intensity and looked like it was on collision. Explanation: Venus.

14 February 1953 - Loris, South Carolina, 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 (Marlowe).

15 February 1953 - N, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.

15 February 1953 20:20 - Corry, Pennsylvania, USA -   One object was observed for five minutes (Wark).

16 February 1953 00:05 - Turnagain Arm, Alaska, USA -   C-47 crew nocturnal light which was below horizon

16 February 1953 16:30 - Ramer, Alabama, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes (Hawk). Explanation: Balloon.

16 February 1953 23:50 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA -   USAF incident. Explanation: Star.

17 February 1953 13:20 - Phoenix, Arizona , USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Hartman).

17 February 1953 18:55 - Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, USA -   Nocturnal light with rapid vertical takeoff. Explanation: Balloon.

17 February 1953 22:00 - Bremerton, Washington, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Copeland). Explanation: Jupiter.

17 February 1953 22:25 - Port Austin, Michigan, USA -   Object larger and brighter than a star change color. Explanation: Venus.

18 February 1953 - Quilmes, Argentina -   First of two abductions. Claimed he was taken by aliens to Jupiter's moon Ganymede. No details provided.

18 February 1953 08:00 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Venus.

19 February 1953 00:00 - Atlantic -   One object was observed for ten minutes.

20 February 1953 19:20 - Russia -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 30 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

20 February 1953 22:30 - Stockton, California , USA -   USAF B-25 incident.

20 February 1953 22:30 - Pittsburg, California, USA -   Bright yellow light seen for eight minutes

21 February 1953 - Malang, Indonesia -   Disc seen twice at high and low altitudes. Rose up very fast, shot off moving rapidly to the north.

21 February 1953 19:30 - Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness for 70 minutes (Neuville). Explanation: Star.

21 February 1953 22:20 - Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 160 minutes (Beckstrom). Explanation: Star.

22 February 1953 - Olean, New York, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Fitzpatrick). Explanation: Star.

22 February 1953 12:00 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -   Two rotating saucers meet, go, return from different directions, shoot straight up vertically.

22 February 1953 15:30 - Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -   GOC observer. 150 feet diameter glowing disc 1.25 miles away over Lake Erie. Flew rapidly to the west, Bright and silent.

22 February 1953 21:00 - Dover, Delaware, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for 40 minutes. Explanation: Jupiter.

23 February 1953 - Corontalo, Indonesia -   Ovoid object radiates gray-green light, shoots away very fast north moving rapidly to the south.

23 February 1953 - North Berwick, UK -   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 (Hill).

23 February 1953 01:20 - Queens, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (Kiernan). Explanation: Meteor.

23 February 1953 16:16 - Fortville, Indiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness for five minutes (Cleon). Explanation: Balloon.

23 February 1953 20:30 - Easton, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for over three minutes. Explanation: Venus.

23 February 1953 21:30 - Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for over two minutes (Hilton).

23 February 1953 21:45 - Dodson, Montana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for eight minutes (Lee). Explanation: Venus.

23 February 1953 23:40 - Olean, New York, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Venus.

24 February 1953 04:10 - Olean, New York, USA -   One object was observed (Bradley).

24 February 1953 04:30 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   2 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Star.

24 February 1953 19:43 - Sherman, Texas, USA -   Two bright red, round objects with big halos fly in small circles

25 February 1953 - Japan -   Sightings from various sites. Explanation: Venus.

25 February 1953 - Borneo, Burundi -   Bright disc rotates at 30,000 feet altitude, hovers 40 minutes over big oil field.

25 February 1953 15:30 - Charleston, West Virginia, USA -   Radar. Explanation: Debris.

26 February 1953 - Atlantic -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over three minutes. Explanation: Weather.

26 February 1953 00:50 - Olean, New York, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

26 February 1953 21:59 - Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA -   CAA incident. Explanation: Venus.

27 February 1953 00:40 - Brooks AFB, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal light circles Moon's spot in sky in wavering trajectory. 2ns Nocturnal light follows. Both are silent, rapidly to the south. Explanation: Balloon.

27 February 1953 03:16 - Great Falls Afb, Montana, USA -   Radar

27 February 1953 07:40 - Beauvais, Thill, France -   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.

27 February 1953 11:58 - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

27 February 1953 11:58 - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA -   Five yellow discs make circular turns, flutter

27 February 1953 17:30 - Pasadena, California , USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for two hours (Heather). Explanation: Star.

27 February 1953 22:30 - Japan -   Sightings from various sites. Explanation: Reflection.

March 1953 10:00 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   An F-94B interceptor was guided by ground control radar to intercept a ragged formation of 14 spherical objects over downtown Detroit, seen for five minutes. Official explanation: mirage.

28 February 1953 13:00 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by two witnesses for 90 minutes (Johnson). Explanation: Balloon.

28 February 1953 18:40 - Beirut, Lebanon -   Viewed through binoculars. 10-12 disks with distinct contours, bluish leading edge and trail of smoke or vapor. Each had crimson red light. Constant linear speed, seen overhead,3 minutes from zenith to horizon.

28 February 1953 21:21 - Dover Afb, Delaware, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by four military witnesses at an airfield for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

1 March 1953 06:04 - Olean, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 29 minutes (Anesi; Bradley). Explanation: Venus.

1 March 1953 14:45 - Princeton, New Jersey, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed (Fowler). Explanation: Venus.

1 March 1953 20:00 - Sado Island, Japan -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed on the ocean.

1 March 1953 20:25 - Misawa, Japan -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for 76 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

1 March 1953 21:30 - Dover Afb, Delaware, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male military witness at an airfield for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

2 March 1953 - Troy, North Carolina, 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 (Lemons).

2 March 1953 21:00 - Cambria, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male military witness for over 35 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

3 March 1953 - Glendale, Arizona, USA -   An F-84 intercepts, trails for seven minutes, and takes gun camera film of a high-altitude 300 mph object that was leaving a contrail but was not visible.

3 March 1953 13:25 - Luke Afb F84, Arizona , USA -   USAF F-84 incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

5 March 1953 14:15 - Great Falls, Montana, USA -   One object was observed (Lee).

5 March 1953 15:45 - Savannah River Proj, South Carolina, USA -   Two separate radar-visual events. Jets scrambled for two hours: ANG F-51s and RF-80. Explanation: Balloon.

5 March 1953 15:45 - Congaree AFB, South Carolina, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 18 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

5 March 1953 16:54 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for 30 minutes (Plott). Explanation: Star.

5 March 1953 17:07 - Shaw AFB, South Carolina, USA -   Two independent sets at two locations on ground. Object maneuvered, circled Congareee AFB, flew in prohibited area. Earlier visual report at Savannah River (nuclear) Proj. Explanation: Balloon.

5 March 1953 19:20 - Leeds Center, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Daly). Explanation: Venus.

5 March 1953 23:15 - Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -   Venus would have already set based on time recorded. Explanation: Venus.

6 March 1953 - Jesselton, Indonesia -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

6 March 1953 - Seria, Burundi -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

6 March 1953 03:50 - Tyrrhenian Sea, off Italy, Mediterranean -   SS Meir Dizengoff incident.

6 March 1953 12:32 - Great Falls, Montana, USA -   One object was observed (Lee).

6 March 1953 19:20 - Greene, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 78 minutes (Pattpas). Explanation: Venus.

7 March 1953 - Yuma, Arizona , USA -   Less than 12 objects were observed by over 20 witnesses at an airfield.

7 March 1953 21:02 - Kents Hill, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by 13 witnesses for over 12 minutes (Van Ethen). Explanation: Venus.

7 March 1953 23:30 - Hamilton, Montana, USA -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed (Smith). Explanation: Aircraft.

8 March 1953 20:47 - Warwick, Massachusetts, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 45 minutes (Shepardson). Explanation: Venus.

9 March 1953 - Karachi, Pakistan -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

9 March 1953 06:30 - Ashiya Afb, Japan -   Radar. Explanation: Mirage.

9 March 1953 10:15 - Hamilton, Montana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed very briefly (Smith). Explanation: Meteor.

9 March 1953 18:40 - Miamisburg, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

9 March 1953 21:00 - Kents Hill, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over five minutes. Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1953 01:30 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 March 1953 19:27 - Leeds Center, Maine, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1953 21:00 - Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA -   Originally listed as Blue Book "unexplained" case. Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1953 21:39 - Great Falls, Montana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 20 minutes (Young). Explanation: Reflection.

11 March 1953 - Yuma, Arizona , USA -   Procession of objects. Explanation: Meteor.

11 March 1953 02:00 - Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One star was observed by one witness for ten minutes (Cook). Explanation: Star.

11 March 1953 18:10 - Watertown, New York, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Venus.

12 March 1953 12:50 - Chatham Rcafb, New Brunswick, Canada -   Brilliant silver disk moving at 500knots, sudden steep silent clim rapidly to the west

12 March 1953 20:40 - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -   One object was observed by five witnesses at an airfield.

13 March 1953 18:45 - Greenville, Mississippi, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for over two hours. Explanation: Balloon.

13 March 1953 21:05 - Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

14 March 1953 Daytime - Puddingstone Resvr, California , USA -   Photo of multitiered object.

14 March 1953 22:15 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One disc, of huge size, was observed by a male witness at a lake for 20 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

14 March 1953 23:45 - x, Japan -   5-10 colored lights, totaling 90-100, slowly move aft, radar and visual sightings

15 March 1953 21:50 - Greenville, Mississippi, USA -   One teardrop-shaped object was observed at an airfield.

15 March 1953 22:15 - Erding Afb, Germany -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 40 minutes. Explanation: Star.

17 March 1953 - Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela -   Photo, evaluated as a lens flare. Explanation: Lensflare.

17 March 1953 22:47 - Great Falls, Montana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 14 minutes (Grdick). Explanation: Planet.

18 March 1953 Daytime - Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia -   A crescent-shaped object was observed. One crescent-shaped object, larger than a star, was observed.

18 March 1953 16:10 - Williams AFB, Arizona , USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Three balls were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 20 minutes (Arbuckle). Explanation: Balloon.

19 March 1953 - Panmunjon Ne 25M, South Korea -   US Army Planes incident.

19 March 1953 05:00 - Ernest Harmon Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one military witness at an airfield for over one minute. Explanation: Balloon.

19 March 1953 21:05 - Cape Vincent, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for four hours (Charles). Explanation: Venus.

20 March 1953 12:00 - Pork Chop Hill, South Korea -   Electromagnetic effects, radar visual confirmation at Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill.

20 March 1953 Daytime - Brush Creek, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses (Black).

20 March 1953 22:30 - Mount Susitna, Alaska, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One light was observed at a mountain for five minutes. Explanation: Jupiter.

21 March 1953 - Prescott, Arizona, USA -   Beers Case

21 March 1953 15:05 - Elmira, New York, USA -   Six discs in a group fly high and fast. Explanation: Debris.

22 March 1953 02:00 - Tujunga Canyon, California , USA -   Isolated cabin, light oscillating, missing time, hypnosis, 7-8 beings. two average height but thin, all dressed in black one-piece suits. Examination. Levi-Druffel, Ann and Rogo, Scott: The Tujunga Canyon Contacts.

22 March 1953 05:20 - Marseille, France -   One dull object was observed by one witness on a road for over one minute (Defendini).

22 March 1953 22:20 - Ellington AFB, Texas, USA -   Four nocturnal lights play in night sky among stars. One pink ball goes straight up very fast.

23 March 1953 20:00 - Casper, Wyoming, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One orange light was observed by two witnesses at an airport for over three minutes (Bennett; Reese). Explanation: Aircraft.

23 March 1953 22:12 - Pasadena, Texas, USA -   Objects were tracked by radar and sighted visually. More than one object was observed for 30 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

23 March 1953 23:32 - Bay City, Michigan, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Butterfield). Explanation: Meteor.

24 March 1953 18:20 - UK -   One object was observed for two minutes (Manning).

24 March 1953 Night - Gambell, Alaska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for 45 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

In late March 1953 - Woodend, Queensland, Australia -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Four objects were observed by more than four witnesses for 30 minutes (Woods).

25 March 1953 15:05 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Several lights, some moving straight, others making 360° turns

25 March 1953 15:10 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. More than three objects were observed by two military witnesses in a city for ten minutes.

25 March 1953 21:20 - Nouasseur Afb, Morocco -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually by more than five male military witnesses at an airport (Walker).

25 March 1953 21:23 - Rabat, Morocco -   Light above at 7,000 to 8,000 feet maneuvering in spiral pattern over airfield. Explanation: Aircraft.

25 March 1953 Night - Gambell, Alaska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

26 March 1953 Night - Gambell, Alaska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

27 March 1953 04:30 - Ernest Harmon Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed at an airfield (Young). Explanation: Meteor.

27 March 1953 19:25 - Mount Taylor, New Mexico, USA -   USAF F-86 incident. Bright orange circle flying at 900 mph. Explanation: Balloon.

27 March 1953 19:31 - Canal Zone, Panama -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 40 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

28 March 1953 20:57 - Aubagne, France -   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.

29 March 1953 15:45 - Spooner, Wisconsin, USA -   Aluminum, circular object fly high and fast

29 March 1953 20:14 - Cochranville, Pennsylvania, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for ten minutes (Maule). Explanation: Balloon.

30 March 1953 19:05 - Lyle, Washington, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed on a river (Graves). Explanation: Balloon.

30 March 1953 22:55 - Conrad W35M, Montana, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Venus.

In April 1953 - T33, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness at an airfield (Wilford).

In Spring 1953 - Moskva (Moscow), Russia -   Angel hair

In April 1953 - Russia -   Trace remnants.

In April 1953 - Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, USA -   Top secret military film allegedly taken at this time.

In Spring 1953 Pre-dawn - San Felipe, Mexico -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness on the ocean.

In Spring 1953 Around 1300 - Norco, California , USA -   Occupant

In April 1953 13:00 - Cairo, Georgia, USA -   Silver-gray domed disc flew to the west slowly. No sound. Had portholes. Letter sent to Ivan Sanderson.

31 March 1953 13:45 - Williams AFB, Arizona , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed at an airfield for 12 seconds (Cheney). Explanation: Balloon.

In Spring 1953 Around 1600 - Lowestoft, UK -   An object was observed using optical instruments. A daytime disc was reported (Rawston). Explanation: Satellite.

31 March 1953 19:35 - Honshu, Nr Nigata, Japan -   USAF F-84 incident. Explanation: Venus.

31 March 1953 19:50 - Niigata, Japan -   USAF F-94 incident.

In April 1953 20:00 - Kunsan Afb, South Korea -   An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by several witnesses at an airfield.

In Spring 1953 Evening - West Seneca, New York, USA -   An object was tracked by multiple radars and sighted visually. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed in cloudy weather by a group of male military witnesses, typical age 16 (Gehrite).

In April 1953 23:00 - Norman Nas, Oklahoma, USA -   Made left turn.

2 April 1953 17:34 - Nw, North Korea -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

4 April 1953 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Jupiter.

4 April 1953 Daytime - Numurkah, Victoria, Australia -   Photo

8 April 1953 - Goose Bay AFB,, Canada -   White light at 15,000 feet on a steady course in a shallow descending turn

8 April 1953 11:30 - San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for ten minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

8 April 1953 19:55 - Fukuoka, Japan -   USAF F-94B incident.

8 April 1953 19:55 - Fukuoka, Japan -   Bright blue light descend, accelerate, fly parallel

8 April 1953 20:00 - Goose Bay, Atlantic -   MATS incident. Explanation: Meteor.

12 April 1953 10:31 - Torbay Apt, Newfoundland, Canada -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airport. Explanation: Aircraft.

12 April 1953 15:10 - Sweetwater, Nevada, USA -   USAF C-47 incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

12 April 1953 16:10 - Sweetwater, Nevada, USA -   Ten round flat metallic colored objects

12 April 1953 22:00 - Coniston, Ontario, Canada -   Miners incident.

14 April 1953 - An-Tung (Dandong), China -   Objects were tracked by radar and sighted visually. More than 20 objects were observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Balloon.

14 April 1953 19:30 - Sheave'S Cove, Newfoundland, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Young). Explanation: Meteor.

14 April 1953 21:10 - Limoges, 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.

15 April 1953 17:45 - Tucson, Arizona, USA -   Three orange lights. Explanation: Aircraft.

16 April 1953 15:34 - Chatham Rcafb, New Brunswick, Canada -   DC-4 Pilots incident.

17 April 1953 23:30 - Sheave'S Cove, Newfoundland, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness. Explanation: Meteor.

18 April 1953 - Holland, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Antoine).

18 April 1953 11:15 - Wilmington, Delaware, USA -   GOC incident.

19 April 1953 - An-Tung (Dandong), China -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. Explanation: Balloon.

19 April 1953 13:00 - Pammunjon Ne, South Korea -   White, rounded delta-shaped object, 7' diameter, travelled 60-80 mph in vibrating motion north northeast to the south southwest over enemy territory, 100 feet above ground.

19 April 1953 16:30 - Grand Valley, Colorado , USA -   One object was observed (Peterson).

19 April 1953 20:18 - Calumet Afs, Michigan, USA -   Radar. Explanation: Mirage.

20 April 1953 19:30 - Sheffield, UK -   Large domed disc in distance, glows when in motion.

20 April 1953 23:37 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One disc was observed in a city for six seconds (Loutrel). Explanation: Meteor.

21 April 1953 - An-Tung (Dandong), China -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. Explanation: Balloon.

23 April 1953 - An-Tung (Dandong), China -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. Explanation: Balloon.

23 April 1953 12:46 - Addison, New York, USA -   Forest ranger saw lens-shaped disc pass rapidly to the west. Black line stuck way up. Illuminated terrain. Explanation: Reflection.

24 April 1953 19:30 - Wincobank, UK -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by three witnesses for over 25 minutes. Explanation: Planet.

25 April 1953 - Tinian Island, Pacific -   USN incident.

28 April 1953 10:30 - Laredo AFB, Texas, USA -   T-33 incident.

28 April 1953 19:00 - Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Kendall). Explanation: Meteor.

28 April 1953 Around 2000 - Fontana, California , USA -   USAF T-6 incident. Explanation: Mirage.

29 April 1953 17:00 - Eastern Pacific, Pacific -   USNS Gen A W Brewster incident.

In May 1953 00:30 - Cagnes-sur-Mer, France -   Orange luminous cigar with blue spangles passed silently through sky, left trail orange sparks. Sensed presence, pallid face with blue eyes, bald head, 3' tall, "sanctimonious smile."

In May 1953 Evening - Chicago, Illinois, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in cloudy weather by two experienced witnesses for three hours (Szybinski).

1 May 1953 23:35 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   White light or unidentified aircraft with afterburner

2 May 1953 04:25 - Goose Bay Afb Sw 130M, Labrador, Canada -   Two objects were observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Warden).

3 May 1953 22:20 - Ernest Harmon Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   One football-shaped object was observed at an airfield for a few seconds. A tinny sound was heard. Explanation: Natural.

5 May 1953 - California , 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 witness.

In early May 1953 - Freshwater Point, Queensland, Australia -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by one experienced male witness.

5 May 1953 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   Radar UFO at Goose Bay

5 May 1953 09:45 - Yuma, Arizona , USA -   Webb Polaroid incident.

In early May 1953 18:08 - Mackay, Queensland, Australia -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Jones).

In early May 1953 Around 2200 - North Syracuse 2M, New York, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by three witnesses on a farm for 30 seconds (Debaise).

6 May 1953 - France -   Photo

10 May 1953 18:10 - Mackay S, Queensland, Australia -   DC-3 incident.

11 May 1953 - Akbou, Algeria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: EM.

11 May 1953 09:10 - Renton, Washington, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Harwell). Explanation: Balloon.

11 May 1953 09:10 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Vetzina). Explanation: Balloon.

11 May 1953 15:00 - Tehran, Iran -   Aircraft-like objects were observed. Five aircraft-like objects were observed by military witnesses for over one minute. Explanation: Aircraft.

12 May 1953 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   Football-shaped light metal colored object

12 May 1953 04:05 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for five minutes (Shiverdecker). Explanation: Balloon.

12 May 1953 20:15 - Washington, USA -   5 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Mirage.

13 May 1953 - Westboro, Wisconsin, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

13 May 1953 20:00 - Palikao, Algeria -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed.

13 May 1953 23:50 - Stockholm, Sweden -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

14 May 1953 00:50 - Helsinki, Finland -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

15 May 1953 23:10 - Ojibwa, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed for over 23 minutes (Sands). Explanation: Cloud.

16 May 1953 14:10 - Inyokern, California , USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Three balls were observed (Bothwell). Explanation: Balloon.

16 May 1953 14:10 - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses, typical age 14, for over 15 minutes (Haas).

16 May 1953 17:30 - Charleroi, Belgium -   Photo. Occupant, disc shaped UFO disintegrated, left black smoke.

16 May 1953 21:25 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds.

18 May 1953 08:30 - Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia -   A crescent-shaped object was observed. One crescent-shaped object was observed in a city.

18 May 1953 19:05 - Abadan, Iran -   A meteor-like object was observed. One luminous object was observed on a river for 20 minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

19 May 1953 23:32 - Miami, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

20 May 1953 09:00 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for over seven minutes (White). Explanation: Psych.

20 May 1953 18:30 - Brush Creek, California , USA -   Silver object, 2.5m diameter, 2m thick, landed on sandbar 50m away. Broad-shouldered dwarf filled shiny pail with water, handed it to someone inside. Noticed witness, jumped in, took off with hissing sound. Explanation: Hoax.

20 May 1953 18:30 - Brush Creek, California , USA -   A silvery object, silvery landed. A dwarf occupant was seen.

21 May 1953 - Del Rio Springs Creek, Arizona , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Beers).

21 May 1953 21:00 - Kingman, Arizona , USA -   16 AEC engineers taken by USAF on window-blackened bus to spot to see crashed disc. Oval shaped, 30 feet diameter, brushed metal. In tent dead body, 4' tall, silver metallic suit, brown skin, small mouth.

22 May 1953 - Americus, Georgia, USA -   Silver disc chased by newspaper editor and photographer. Lost over Cordele.

23 May 1953 - Cape, South Africa -   South African AF incident.

23 May 1953 09:43 - Lackland AFB, Texas, USA -   Objects were tracked by radar. More than six objects were observed at an airfield for 65 minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.

23 May 1953 Noon - Melbourne, Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia -   Cigar darted into cloud, then jumps back out again. Very high altitude.

25 May 1953 03:45 - Ramore, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for 20 minutes. Explanation: Star.

26 May 1953 05:10 - South Africa -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed.

26 May 1953 Daytime - Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by numerous witnesses (Clark).

27 May 1953 20:30 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. 9 nocturnal lights pass at three minute intervals, one reverses course. Explanation: Aircraft.

27 May 1953 20:30 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Nine separate meandering lights

28 May 1953 20:48 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

28 May 1953 Night - Frankfurt, Germany -   One light maneuvering, then moved away at terrific speed.

29 May 1953 17:00 - Pacific -   USS Brewster incident.

30 May 1953 - Palmerston North, New Zealand -   Angel hair residue. Small bright blue UFO makes irregular motion. Angel hair falls.

30 May 1953 - Christchurch, New Zealand -   Angel hair residue.

30 May 1953 21:00 - Florissant, Missouri, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness (McNamara). Explanation: Balloon.

In June 1953 - Otis AFB, Massachusetts, USA -   USAF Pilot incident.

31 May 1953 - Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia -   Photo. Explanation: Cloud.

In June 1953 - Vandalia, Illinois, USA -   A daytime disc was reported at an airport.

31 May 1953 03:15 - Darlington, Wisconsin, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed in cloudy weather by a male witness (as reported to the police) for eight hours (Winslow). Explanation: Venus.

In June 1953 12:00 - Kansas City, Missouri, USA -   Daylight disc rose from horizon to zenith, 3x size of transport plane, hovered 5 minutes. Symmetrically round, no wings, fins, or exhaust ports.

In June 1953 Evening - Ellis S, Kansas, USA -   Nebraskan incident.

1 June 1953 - Darlington, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Winslow, G).

2 June 1953 - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

2 June 1953 - Goose Afb, Labrador, Canada -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

2 June 1953 22:20 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than three lights were observed for two hours (Tribble). Explanation: Reflection.

2 June 1953 22:51 - Newton Sse7M T29, Mississippi, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one military witness for 12 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

3 June 1953 - Reno, Nevada, USA -   A daytime disc was reported in a city.

3 June 1953 18:30 - Napier, New Zealand -   Boy Scouts incident.

4 June 1953 23:05 - Muenster, Texas, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects were observed for over two minutes (Dowborn). Explanation: Aircraft.

5 June 1953 05:40 - Coast, California , USA -   USN incident. Explanation: Meteor.

7 June 1953 17:00 - Norwood, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over ten minutes (Steinbicker). Explanation: Balloon.

8 June 1953 18:15 - Bethesda, Maryland, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for several hours (Shackleton). Explanation: Balloon.

9 June 1953 10:10 - Tillamook, Oregon, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two military witnesses for two hours (Slynn). Explanation: Venus.

9 June 1953 22:45 - N, North Korea -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses for over four minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

10 June 1953 23:10 - Detroit, Wayne State Univ, Michigan, USA -   USAF ROTC incident. Explanation: Meteor.

10 June 1953 23:34 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   Radar tracks 25 separate unidentified objects near base. Explanation: Weather.

11 June 1953 12:00 - Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by four witnesses for two hours (Baller).

12 June 1953 Around 1000 - Greenfield S10M, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed for four hours (Kendrick).

13 June 1953 - Maxwell, New Mexico, USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Vance).

13 June 1953 - Oakland, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Weger).

In mid-June 1953 13:00 - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   A silver "dot." Jets from Carswell AFB chased in the early 50's.

15 June 1953 20:50 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness in a forest (Lambert, R).

16 June 1953 19:45 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   One ovoid object was observed by several military witnesses at an airfield for over two minutes. Explanation: Reflection.

17 June 1953 17:00 - Ibiza.Mallorca, Spain -   Photo

18 June 1953 02:30 - Houston, Texas, USA -   6.5' tall being with wings like a bat, dreseed in black or dark gray tight-fitting clothes, surrounded by yellow glow. After 30 seconds light died out, lout "swoosh", torpedo-shaped UFO moved over housetops.

18 June 1953 08:45 - Iwo Jima, Japan -   Radar. Explanation: Mirage.

18 June 1953 Around 1900 - Key West, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by military witnesses for two minutes (Leino). Explanation: Reflection.

20 June 1953 - Ramore, Ontario, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

20 June 1953 18:30 - Brush Creek, California , USA -   Saw "middle-aged" little man 4-4.5' tall, black hair, small mouth, green parka, dipping a bucket of water. Beside him lens shaped disc, 8' wide, one small window, tripod legs. Took off with hissing sound.

20 June 1953 18:30 - Brush Creek, California , USA -   Repeated close encounter, including the "little man".

21 June 1953 12:15 - Pepperrell Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed at an airfield for over an hour (Bush). Explanation: Balloon.

21 June 1953 19:00 - Naha, Japan -   Weather Observers incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

21 June 1953 Night - Dunoon, UK -   Perfectly round saucer exits cloud, spins, leaves black trail.

22 June 1953 01:40 - Goose Afb, Labrador, Canada -   USAF F-94 incident.

22 June 1953 02:10 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   Pilot and radar operator saw a red light, flying at 1,000 knots

23 June 1953 01:30 - Del Rio E Us90, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One disc was observed on a highway for six seconds (Reed). Explanation: Meteor.

24 June 1953 00:21 - Hampton Bays, New York, USA -   A large aircraft of exotic design, diameter 30 m, with a lighted red band around the middle, was observed. Explanation: Psych.

24 June 1953 03:45 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Alden). Explanation: Balloon.

24 June 1953 11:30 - Simiutak, Atlantic -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

24 June 1953 11:30 - Simiutak, Greenland -   Theodolite view of rotating red delta shaped

24 June 1953 20:57 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Orben). Explanation: Meteor.

24 June 1953 23:30 - Iwo Jima, Japan -   Radar tracked an unidentified target that twice approached. Explanation: Reflection.

26 June 1953 07:00 - El Provencio, Spain -   Photo of structured, disc-shaped object.

26 June 1953 07:00 - Albacete Province, Spain -   One object was observed by one witness for over six minutes (Carlos).

28 June 1953 09:02 - White Plains, New York, USA -   Private Pilot incident.

In Mid- 1953 - Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

In Mid- 1953 - Yaak, Montana, USA -   Six targets in formation changed direction 5 times in one min, changed formation; 90 degree turns; 1400-1600 mph

30 June 1953 - Mather AFB, California , USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 14 minutes. Explanation: Star.

In July 1953 - Red Springs, North Carolina, USA -   An object was observed. Traces found. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by one experienced male witness in a yard (Coley).

In July 1953 - Vandalia, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed from a car. Men in black later interviewed witnesses. One object was observed by more than one male witness, one of them an experienced observor.

In Mid- 1953 - Ernest Harmon Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   USAF F-94 incident.

30 June 1953 - Oroville, California , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Wright).

In Mid- 1953 Dawn - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   Photos (4) of hovering object, reviewed by ATIC, but no conclusion released.

In Mid- 1953 Around 1000 - Slovozia, Romania -   Child sees oddly shaped UFO over field. Square face in window of craft. UFO flies off.

In Mid- 1953 Noon - Cluj Baciu Forest, Romania -   Physiological effects were reported. One object was observed by one male 17-year-old witness in a forest (Sift).

In Mid- 1953 Daytime - Martel, France -   Three objects were observed by two witnesses (Granet).

In Mid- 1953 17:00 - Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for six seconds (Dissette). Explanation: Jupiter.

In Mid- 1953 Dusk - Stuttgart, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In July 1953 23:00 - L'Aquila, Italy -   Gravity effect.

In July 1953 Night - Borovenka Luganst, Russia -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed by one witness (Olijnyk, O).

30 June 1953 23:45 - Ramore, Ontario, Canada -   Pine Tree Line Radar Site. Explanation: Moon.

1 July 1953 01:10 - Honrubia, Spain -   Police incident.

1 July 1953 11:00 - Villares del Saz, Spain -   Metallic UFO, shaped like water jug. three dwarfs emerged, .6 m tall, oriental faces, slant eyes, blue suits, helmets with visors. Unintelligible language, smacked face. Footprints, four holes in square 36x36cm

1 July 1953 20:10 - La Grande, Oregon, USA -   USN incident. Explanation: Balloon.

2 July 1953 - Crater Lake Se Us Hwy 97, Oregon, USA -   While looking for gas station wits stopped at what they remembered was a restaurant. Engine sputtered. Interior was round, well-lit, mirror walls. Blond people dressed in silvery uniforms,4.5 tall

2 July 1953 02:00 - Shaw AFB, South Carolina, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

2 July 1953 13:00 - Villares des Saz, Spain -   A "big balloon", shaped like a water jug, was seen on the ground. Through an opening came three dwarfs 60 cm tall

2 July 1953 18:45 - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   Radar/visual confirmation.

3 July 1953 09:30 - Fremont, Wisconsin, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 45 minutes (Crawford). Explanation: Balloon.

3 July 1953 11:45 - Reno, Nevada, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for eight minutes (Shrader). Explanation: Venus.

3 July 1953 17:30 - Frankfort, Indiana, USA -   Two white discs turn silver when sun hit them.

3 July 1953 18:45 - Tipp City, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over three minutes (Focht). Explanation: Balloon.

4 July 1953 18:35 - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for ten minutes (Herring). Explanation: Balloon.

6 July 1953 - Neah Bay, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. A daylight disc was observed by a male witness on the shore (Leabo).

8 July 1953 04:00 - Colville, Washington, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for two hours (Willett). Explanation: Venus.

8 July 1953 Daytime - Paris, France -   One object was observed (Chassin).

8 July 1953 17:27 - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed at an airfield for over three minutes (Jarrett). Explanation: Balloon.

8 July 1953 Night - Mapleton, Georgia, USA -   Three young men claimed they saw three small humanoids in middle of road, car struck one. Body identified as shaved monkey, story a hoax due to bet that witness could get picture in news. Explanation: Hoax.

9 July 1953 - Negrotte Noumea, Noumea -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

9 July 1953 12:05 - Sheppard AFB, Texas, USA -   Disc swooped down over Sheppard AFB Hospital, very fast, glowing. Went rapidly to the south. Explanation: Debris.

9 July 1953 18:50 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

9 July 1953 21:15 - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Kinch). Explanation: Meteor.

10 July 1953 19:00 - Forrest City, Arkansas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 30 minutes (Houston). Explanation: Balloon.

11 July 1953 01:53 - Godman AFB, Kentucky, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 225 minutes (Brandt). Explanation: Planet.

12 July 1953 02:35 - Adrian, Michigan, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Several balls were observed for 20 minutes (Saum). Explanation: Balloon.

12 July 1953 10:30 - Clark Fork, Idaho, USA -   A daytime disc was reported in a residential area.

13 July 1953 - Chico, California , USA -   UFO emits sparks, orb over foothills. Another sighting over almond orchard 7/15/1950

13 July 1953 21:20 - Congaree, South Carolina, USA -   Pilots incident. Explanation: Meteor.

14 July 1953 03:45 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (McDargh). Explanation: Venus.

15 July 1953 - Chico, California , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a female witness (Battrell).

16 July 1953 - Chico, California , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a female witness (Stone).

16 July 1953 - Charlevoix County, Quebec, Canada -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Simard).

16 July 1953 - Chicago, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (McCombs, H).

18 July 1953 13:35 - Sheridan, Wyoming, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed very briefly. Explanation: Meteor.

18 July 1953 21:10 - Key West, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One circular was observed at a military facility for 40 minutes (Hill). Explanation: Balloon.

18 July 1953 21:50 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Hosch). Explanation: Meteor.

19 July 1953 15:00 - Oak Ridge Nuclear Facility, Tennessee, USA -   Silent black object, great acceleration. Joined by two others.

19 July 1953 17:20 - La Grande, Oregon, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 130 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

20 July 1953 21:40 - Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA -   Objects were tracked by radar. Three objects were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for nine minutes (Dupray). Explanation: Debris.

21 July 1953 - New Zealand -   Objects were observed. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one male witness in a yard (Fulton).

21 July 1953 - Oroville, Feather River, California , USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness on a river (Carlos).

21 July 1953 - Santa Monica, California , USA -   Two silver discs were observed on the ocean for two minutes.

21 July 1953 02:25 - Cotswold Hills, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Haigh).

24 July 1953 - Moro Rock, California , USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by several witnesses (Scoyen).

24 July 1953 09:00 - Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

25 July 1953 02:09 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 116 minutes (Orner). Explanation: Planet.

In late July 1953 13:30 - London, UK -   Brilliantly lighted object descended in clearing. two beings approached. Humanoids with small mouths and prominent eyes, whitish gray skin, 4.5' tall. Floated witness to ship, up ladder, medical exam.

25 July 1953 21:39 - Perrin AFB, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Seven balls were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 16 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1953 01:45 - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for five minutes (Anderson). Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1953 11:00 - Deer Creek Springs, Nevada, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball, about 150 feet across, was observed by two witnesses for several hours (Seneker). Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1953 15:40 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over three minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1953 21:40 - Perrin AFB, Texas, USA -   Sixteen minute sighting of 7 UFOs.

28 July 1953 09:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Two balls were observed for eight minutes (Baker). Explanation: Balloon.

29 July 1953 - Moon Bridge, New York, USA -   Object sighted, believed to be astronomical in nature. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (O'Neill). Explanation: Reflection.

29 July 1953 06:30 - Moon, Space -   Mare Crisium Bridge - Lunar anomaly. 20 km "bridge" crosses Mare Crisium on the Moon.

29 July 1953 Night - Moro Rock, California , USA -   One object, about 1000 feet across, was observed (Scoyen).

30 July 1953 - Stockholm, Sweden -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness for a few seconds (Rune).

30 July 1953 Night - Moro Rock, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In August 1953 - Centerville, Id, Indiana, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for 12 seconds. Explanation: Psych.

31 July 1953 - Creola, Alabama, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Lister). Explanation: Meteor.

31 July 1953 - Snowdon, UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

In August 1953 - Remetea Mare (Timisoara), Romania -   Luminous orb rises from woods, drops down into field. Turns off light and vanishes. Explanation: BallLightn.

In August 1953 - Bath, UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Cutler).

In August 1953 05:35 - Bad Hersfeld, Germany -   Photo

31 July 1953 09:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Two bright stars viewed with binoculars, reveal saucer shaped objects with portholes. Hovered, then made crazy maneuvers.

In August 1953 Around 1400 - Sharonville, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two military witnesses (Coffman).

31 July 1953 19:00 - Wolin, Poland -   A metallic object 30 meters in diameter.

In August 1953 20:45 - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, USA -   Airmen incident. Explanation: Mirage.

31 July 1953 20:50 - Port Clinton, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

In August 1953 23:30 - Burnsville, Minnesota, USA -   Couple parked in seclusion saw large disc hovering 12 feet off ground 300 feet away. Saw three figures inside. After several minutes, object rose up, moved over nearby river, accelerated and ascended away.

1 August 1953 00:30 - Toledo, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

1 August 1953 19:30 - Creola, Alabama, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Lister; Mathison). Explanation: Meteor.

1 August 1953 23:30 - Sequoia Kings Nat'L Park, California , USA -   USAF incident.

2 August 1953 Around 1400 - California , USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Orfeo).

2 August 1953 Night - Moro Rock, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 August 1953 12:04 - Amarillo, Texas, USA -   Round and reflective or translucent object fly straight

3 August 1953 16:15 - Hamilton AFB, California , USA -   Eight objects were observed for over 75 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

3 August 1953 18:00 - Weston Rhyn, UK -   A daytime disc was reported at a coal field.

3 August 1953 21:30 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Two objects were observed for 30 minutes (Gipson).

3 August 1953 22:20 - Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA -   Security Guard incident.

4 August 1953 18:15 - Onida, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal light maneuvered in various directions.

4 August 1953 23:40 - West Point, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Andresen). Explanation: Meteor.

5 August 1953 - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA -   USAF F-84 incident.

5 August 1953 10:00 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over five minutes (Kersy). Explanation: Balloon.

5 August 1953 20:05 - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA -   F-84 fighters, ground radar, and ground observors all see and track a bright object. Official explanation: star.

5 August 1953 23:42 - Bismarck, North Dakota, USA -   F84 Pilots incident. Explanation: Star.

6 August 1953 17:00 - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA -   Radar-visual confirmation. 75 radar blips on screen at various times, nocturnal lights and ovoids sighted. Possibly a figure seen inside one.

7 August 1953 02:11 - Barbers Point Tv1, Hawaii, USA -   USAF incident.

7 August 1953 02:15 - Martha'S Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

7 August 1953 Around 0300 - Mineral Wells, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 August 1953 03:00 - Brownwood, Texas, USA -   Hovered.

8 August 1953 - Moses Lake, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

9 August 1953 21:00 - West Palm Beach, Florida, USA -   Scoutmaster incident. Explanation: Hoax.

9 August 1953 21:20 - Moscow, Idaho, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Reflection.

10 August 1953 02:20 - Wilmington, North Carolina, USA -   An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported for over three minutes (Hollingsworth).

10 August 1953 20:00 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by more than one male witness (Busedu).

11 August 1953 - Drama, Greece -   Hovered and accelerated.

11 August 1953 21:00 - Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for a few minutes (Swickard). Explanation: Meteor.

12 August 1953 - Oxnard AFB, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield (Ausborne; Hunter). Explanation: Meteor.

12 August 1953 19:00 - Black Hawk, North Dakota, USA -   GOC incident.

12 August 1953 22:28 - Twin Falls, Idaho, USA -   Several objects were observed for 18 seconds (Proctor).

13 August 1953 02:00 - Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   White rimmed disc, "bigger than a house", flies overhead.

14 August 1953 20:30 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

15 August 1953 20:45 - Madison, Wisconsin, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 75 minutes (Bertke). Explanation: Star.

16 August 1953 - Brush Creek, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Bowling).

16 August 1953 Afternoon - La Hestre, Belgium -   A daytime disc was reported (Walop).

16 August 1953 20:30 - Tours, France -   Claude Pasquier saw two disks flying very low, quite slowly, along a straight course, with a "hard" sound.

16 August 1953 21:35 - Ramore, Ontario, Canada -   A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for five minutes. Explanation: Moon.

17 August 1953 08:00 - Arnay.Duc, France -   A daytime disc was reported (Roddier).

17 August 1953 14:45 - Peoria, Illinois, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by two witnesses for 30 minutes (Webster). Explanation: Balloon.

17 August 1953 19:30 - Sc, France -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a female military witness for over 15 minutes (Lefort). Explanation: Balloon.

17 August 1953 20:55 - Satsuma, Alabama, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Hartley). Explanation: Meteor.

18 August 1953 - New Zealand -   Objects were observed. Animal reactions to the objects were reported. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one male witness in a yard (Fulton).

18 August 1953 18:00 - Ciudad Valles, Mexico -   Cab driver saw two creatures 1.2m tall, wearing coveralls with wide black belts, metal collars, small black boxes on backs. Helmets under their arms. Spoke in Spanish with strange accent. Disc with stairs.

18 August 1953 Around 1800 - Cuidad Valles, Mexico -   Taxi Driver incident.

18 August 1953 21:00 - Ciudad Valleys, Mexico -   Approximate date. Cab driver Salvador Villanueva, 40, observed two creatures 1.

19 August 1953 05:30 - Le Puy-en-Velay, France -   Police incident.

19 August 1953 21:05 - New Haven E, Connecticut, USA -   18cm fireball misses cars, hits signboard. Pieces recovered. Hydrogen sulfide smell. Power outage. Explanation: Balloon.

20 August 1953 13:40 - Jamestown, California , USA -   USAF flight circled by UFOs. UFOs shot rapidly to the east toward Sierra Mtns. Fiery rear end.

20 August 1953 21:05 - Castle AFB, California , USA -   USAF TB-29 incident. Grayish oval object make four passes at the airplane

20 August 1953 21:30 - Burlington, Vermont, USA -   Large round black object stopped over radio tower for three minutes.

21 August 1953 22:00 - Maumee, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

21 August 1953 Night - Cleeve Hill, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

22 August 1953 - East Bolton, Quebec, Canada -   Silver cigar dropped from clouds, stops near ground. Made odd noise, shot back up vertically.

22 August 1953 Dusk - Valles Laredo K484, Mexico -   Occupants inside UFO

23 August 1953 - N, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.

23 August 1953 - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea -   The Drury Film

23 August 1953 00:30 - St John'S, Newfoundland, Canada -   Electromagnetic effeect: car stalled. Black 14m circular object hovered overhead, telepathy. two hours missing time.

23 August 1953 04:15 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

23 August 1953 12:00 - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea -   Pilot and wife watch UFO create cloud, he films object like silver bullet shoot out of cloud at 45 degree upward angle, climb very fast rapidly to the northwest, left vapor trail behind. No wings or fins. Explanation: Aircraft.

23 August 1953 16:00 - East Canton, Ohio, USA -   Astronomer Webb and one other witness. White sphere crosses US30 north to south, seen briefly.

24 August 1953 02:00 - Giant Rock, California , USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a desert (Van Tassel).

25 August 1953 12:00 - Coyote Pass, California , 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 at a mountain.

26 August 1953 13:10 - Atlantic -   One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Lucia).

27 August 1953 20:30 - Falls Church, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Brueck). Explanation: Meteor.

27 August 1953 21:45 - Greenville, Mississippi, USA -   USAF Pilot incident.

28 August 1953 02:25 - San Rafael, California , USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Star.

28 August 1953 22:00 - Jamestown, North Dakota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Hanson). Explanation: Meteor.

28 August 1953 22:56 - Turner AFB, Georgia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 14 minutes (Knavel). Explanation: Balloon.

29 August 1953 22:30 - Redkey, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal light flies up-down, left-right. Changes color, makes more radical moves.

In September 1953 - Waseca S15M, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Hood).

In September 1953 - Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA -   Men-in-black

In September 1953 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

September 1953 - London, UK -   London Flap

In September 1953 12:00 - Santona, Spain -   Landed remotely. Saw object rise from sea 3500 m. away at 75 degree angle. Object appeared solid and bright blue. Rose sharply northeast for one minute, lost from sight.

31 August 1953 16:00 - Vernon, France -   Disc flew to the east, shot up fast, stopped and circled. two more discs engaged in wild maneuvers.

In September 1953 20:00 - St Louis, Missouri, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 13, at a building for 12 seconds (Deppong).

31 August 1953 21:00 - Goat Rock, Georgia, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over an hour (Uptain). Explanation: Star.

In September 1953 21:00 - Saintes, France -   Noisy disc hovers 10 feet over field by N137. Hits trees, then ascends very fast.

In September 1953 21:30 - South Laguna, California , USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed in clear weather by one experienced male witness on the ocean for ten minutes (Grimsley).

In September 1953 Night - Douar Rabat, Morocco -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In September 1953 23:30 - Wickenburg, Arizona , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Holguin).

2 September 1953 21:14 - Sidi Slimane Afb, Morocco -   USAF C-47 incident.

2 September 1953 24:00 - Oued Zem, Morocco -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

3 September 1953 - Portland, Oregon, USA -   Photo

3 September 1953 12:00 - Bedford Park, Nr Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   Very large luminous UFO hovered low to ground, threw up rocks and sticks from ground, flew away.

3 September 1953 19:20 - Modesto, California , USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

4 September 1953 20:25 - Pepperrell Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

4 September 1953 20:30 - Holbrook, Arizona , USA -   Blue-green pulsing Nocturnal light flew rapidly to the east at 500mph. Viewed from air by C-47 crew, Marine Corp plane, and Zuni, New Mexico station. Explanation: Meteor.

4 September 1953 21:30 - Tonnerre, France -   Woman saw two objects on ground, three 1.5m tall men running toward craft. Had oversized heads, helmets, boots. Elongate object spread wings, took vertical position on tripod, took off with sphere. Traces.

4 September 1953 21:30 - Tonnerre, France -   A woman saw two objects on the ground and three 1.5-m-tall men running toward the craft.

6 September 1953 18:10 - Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA -   One gray disc was observed in a residential area.

6 September 1953 22:50 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One red light was observed by four witnesses in a city for five minutes (Effenberger). Explanation: Aircraft.

7 September 1953 - Vandalia, Illinois, USA -   Navy pilots

7 September 1953 Daytime - Tangmere, UK -   RAF incident.

7 September 1953 18:30 - Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   One object was observed by one witness in a residential area for six seconds (Hollister, D).

7 September 1953 20:15 - Vandalia, Ohio, USA -   USNR FG1D incident.

9 September 1953 - Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia -   UFO looks like a telephone pole.

9 September 1953 Night - Modesto, California , USA -   USAF incident.

11 September 1953 - Chiloquin, Oregon, USA -   Police chief with binoculars and other witnesses sighted top-shaped objects. Seen for three nights in a row.

12 September 1953 - Chiloquin, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 September 1953 01:00 - Fort Meade, Maryland, USA -   Large yellow Nocturnal light zig-zagged, vanished and reappeared. Also seen at Andrews AFB.

12 September 1953 24:00 - Brovst, Denmark -   Attempted abduction of a girl by two humanoids.

13 September 1953 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 September 1953 02:30 - Switzerland -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Schweitzer). Explanation: Meteor.

13 September 1953 Night - Chiloquin, Oregon, USA -   Hovered.

14 September 1953 - Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.

15 September 1953 - London, UK -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine metallic discs, about 150 feet across, were observed by several military witnesses in a city for over 15 minutes (Klee).

In mid-September 1953 - UK -   3 reports of same UFO.

15 September 1953 19:45 - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Killian). Explanation: Balloon.

16 September 1953 - Moon, Space -   Lunar anomaly.

16 September 1953 22:30 - London, Ontario, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a city.

18 September 1953 15:00 - Atherton, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 260 minutes (Brodbury). Explanation: Balloon.

22 September 1953 - Ontario, Canada -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by four witnesses.

22 September 1953 - Bad Axe, Michigan, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One multi-colored light was observed at a gravel pit.

22 September 1953 09:00 - Ontario, California , USA -   "wing tank" falls from sky, stops, turns circular, goes rapidly to the north at extreme speed.

22 September 1953 11:45 - Hayward, California , USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

24 September 1953 08:30 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 30 minutes (Swanno). Explanation: Balloon.

24 September 1953 10:27 - Bexley, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

24 September 1953 12:00 - Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

27 September 1953 16:00 - Maquoketa Sw, Iowa, USA -   Small domed disc at treetop level, speeds away when neared.

28 September 1953 - -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

28 September 1953 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by a male witness (Regan). Explanation: Meteor.

28 September 1953 19:00 - Palmdale, California , USA -   USAF F-94C incident.

28 September 1953 21:30 - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA -   Star-like objects were observed and photographed. Two objects were observed by three witnesses for several hours (Edwards). Explanation: Star.

28 September 1953 22:25 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by one experienced male witness in a city for a few minutes (Bartlett). A noise was heard.

29 September 1953 - East, Pennsylvania, USA -   Vertical hold on television went out as UFO emitting white vapor passed overhead.

29 September 1953 07:30 - Kensington, UK -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed (Carr). Explanation: Aircraft.

29 September 1953 23:00 - Carces, France -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed on a farm for over four minutes.

In October 1953 - Conowingo Dam Dc6, Maryland, USA -   An object was observed. It buzzed a witness. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by two witnesses (Kidd).

In Fall 1953 - Newton-le-Willows, 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 by several witnesses (Bower).

In October 1953 - Cottonwood, California , 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 (Middleton).

In October 1953 - North Bay, Ontario, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In Fall 1953 Afternoon - Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Seaman).

In Fall 1953 Around 1500 - Detroit S30M, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for six seconds (Andrus).

In October 1953 16:00 - Taza, Morocco -   Lumnous top-shaped UFO flew to the north, silently, at high altitude. No features.

In Fall 1953 19:00 - Dutton, Montana, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Men in black later interviewed witnesses. One object was observed by one male 53-year-old witness for eight minutes.

30 September 1953 19:20 - Silver Spring, Maryland, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One silver ball was observed in a residential area for 12 seconds (Cooper). Explanation: Meteor.

In October 1953 Night - UK -   BEA incident.

1 October 1953 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by a male witness (Regan). Explanation: Meteor.

2 October 1953 - Hammersley Fork, Pennsylvania, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Cranmer).

2 October 1953 02:00 - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   An