1 January 1956 - Lafayette, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

2 January 1956 Around 0200 - Cincinnati Nw, Ohio, USA -   Jets chase saucers.

2 January 1956 13:00 - Pasadena, California , USA -   Cessna 180 incident.

3 January 1956 17:55 - Bechar, Algeria -   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.

3 January 1956 19:30 - Scott AFB, Illinois, USA -   Orange fireball with green tail. Gradual climb at high speed. Air Force. Explanation: meteor.

4 January 1956 19:30 - Houston, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Explanation: Balloon.

5 January 1956 Around 1200 - Fort Wood, Missouri, USA -   Soldiers incident.

5 January 1956 19:30 - Indianapolis W, Indiana, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by two witnesses for over five minutes (Shartle). Explanation: Star.

6 January 1956 19:25 - Zionsville, Indiana, USA -   One object was observed for two minutes (Keith).

7 January 1956 Daytime - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   100 feet diameter disc over homes, drops toward ground when plane passes. Gives off sparks.

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

7 January 1956 23:15 - Turlock, California , USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed by five witnesses (Groom). Explanation: Star.

8 January 1956 - Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

8 January 1956 07:00 - Bedford Nw, Indiana, USA -   GOC incident.

8 January 1956 Around 0900 - Robertson Island, Antarctica -   Chilean Scientists incident. Explanation: Hoax.

8 January 1956 14:00 - St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by 15 military witnesses (Marvin).

8 January 1956 16:10 - Long Island City, New York, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. More than one ball was observed by two male witnesses for ten minutes (Rashkoff). Explanation: Balloon.

8 January 1956 21:15 - Battle Creek, 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 20 minutes (Graff).

9 January 1956 - Eugene, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Dunn).

9 January 1956 - Bedford, Indiana, USA -   GOC incident.

9 January 1956 - Indiana, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed by six witnesses.

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

9 January 1956 Around 1700 - Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 January 1956 Around 1700 - Lakeview, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 January 1956 17:20 - Bend, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 January 1956 Dusk - Godman Airfield 30M, Kentucky, USA -   ANG P-51 incident.

9 January 1956 18:40 - Miami, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Gariety). Explanation: Meteor.

9 January 1956 19:00 - Honolulu, St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   Hovered.

9 January 1956 19:20 - Chanute Afb Sw20M, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.

9 January 1956 20:00 - Kilbeggan, Ireland -   Judge incident.

9 January 1956 21:35 - Honshu, Japan -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness for 116 minutes. Explanation: Weather.

9 January 1956 22:11 - Sauvies Island, Washington, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by four witnesses for several hours (Montplier). Explanation: Reflection.

11 January 1956 03:30 - Pant Oswestry, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Francis). Explanation: Debris.

11 January 1956 11:00 - Hickam Field, Hawaii, USA -   Radar/visual confirmation.

11 January 1956 17:40 - Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan, USA -   Culpepper and Complaer case; F-89D interceptor. Explanation: Balloon.

11 January 1956 21:15 - St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   Photo

12 January 1956 00:30 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA -   One object was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor, at an airfield (Kile).

12 January 1956 05:30 - Kuantan, Malaysia -   Nautical UFO. Scarlet colored object streaks across sky rapidly to the northeast, dove into the sea.

12 January 1956 Before 1800 - Houston, Texas, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by several male witnesses, typical age 51, for ten minutes (Johnson).

13 January 1956 13:00 - Anchorage, Alaska, USA -   Pink lights, hovered, rose vertically.

14 January 1956 22:15 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Amateur Astronomer incident.

15 January 1956 - Caracas, Venezuela -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

15 January 1956 - Sea Of Japan, Nr Pusan, Kor, Sea of Japan, Asia -   Nautical UFO. Large glowing washtub fell into sea. Glowed, then submerged/sank.

16 January 1956 20:00 - Leeds, UK -   Two shiny balls shoot downward, converge, bank, shoot back up and fly away rapidly to the west extremely fast.

16 January 1956 20:08 - Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan, USA -   One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over four minutes (Szabo).

17 January 1956 19:30 - Wallkill, New York, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for five minutes (Van Edbera). Explanation: Star.

17 January 1956 22:45 - Orangeville, Ontario, Canada -   Silent 45m disc at 15m altitude. Illuminates farmyard. Glows, then gone in seconds.

17 January 1956 Night - Indian River, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by one witness.

18 January 1956 01:00 - Itazuke AFB, Japan -   White round balloon-shaped object

18 January 1956 08:15 - Redondo Beach, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by seven male experienced witnesses (as reported to the police) on the ocean (Stidham).

18 January 1956 10:00 - Itazuke, Japan -   Pilot incident. Explanation: Balloon.

18 January 1956 10:00 - Eskimalatya, Turkey -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed.

18 January 1956 16:55 - Long Beach, New York, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes (Brous). Explanation: Balloon.

18 January 1956 18:45 - North Platte, Nebraska, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for two hours (Harand). Explanation: Venus.

18 January 1956 18:50 - Wallkill, New York, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Van Edbera). Explanation: Star.

18 January 1956 19:42 - Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

18 January 1956 Night - Maiquetia N, Venezuela -   Nautical UFO. 50m diameter glowing object dove into ocean. Large-scale search found nothing.

18 January 1956 23:45 - Plainfield, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One red-orange oval object was observed by one female witness for two minutes (Allen).

19 January 1956 10:51 - Stroud S10M F84F, Oklahoma, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Four objects were observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Fritz). Explanation: Meteor.

19 January 1956 Around 1200 - Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia -   Mist, vapor: 12m wide saucer hovered for 5 minutes. Green vapor comes from port on bottom. Shot away rapidly to the southeast toward Sydney.

20 January 1956 20:30 - Clermont-Ferrand, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

20 January 1956 20:30 - Paris, France -   Hovered.

20 January 1956 21:00 - Williams, Western Australia, Australia -   Silent domed disc at 15,000 feet altitude. Moves with jerks.

20 January 1956 Night - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK -   Schoolteacher incident.

21 January 1956 00:40 - Walden, New York, USA -   Object looking like "big orange moon" glided smoothly to the northwest until disappeared from view over Shawangunks. Jet plane streaked by 10 minutes later.

21 January 1956 03:39 - Ss Excalibur, Atlantic -   Bright star-like light falls, then hovers, then shoots rapidly to the north with instantaneous acceleration, extreme speed. Explanation: Meteor.

21 January 1956 03:45 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   Brilliant green elongate object, "like a V-2" seen moving W rapidly to the east. Front and underpart brilliant green, trailed yellow exhaust. Explanation: Meteor.

21 January 1956 04:00 - Clifton, New Jersey, USA -   Bakery Workers incident. Explanation: Meteor.

21 January 1956 04:04 - Bermuda Se215M, Atlantic -   Bright star-like light falls, then hovers, then shoots rapidly to the north with instantaneous acceleration, extreme speed. Explanation: Meteor.

21 January 1956 18:00 - Euphrates Govnt, Syria -   Pyramid shaped object flew fast over two villages. Saucer seen over Aleppo.

21 January 1956 23:00 - Walnut Creek, California , USA -   Two objects were observed by one female witness (Weill).

22 January 1956 - Gulf of Mexico -   Elongated object, emitting yellow flame

22 January 1956 14:25 - Miami, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

22 January 1956 14:25 - Macdill AFB, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed at an airfield briefly (Drigges). Explanation: Meteor.

22 January 1956 19:27 - Largo, Florida, USA -   EAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.

22 January 1956 20:30 - New Orleans S, Louisiana, USA -   TWA incident.

23 January 1956 10:00 - McChord AFB, Washington, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over one minute. Explanation: Meteor.

24 January 1956 - Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for 18 hours. Explanation: Balloon.

24 January 1956 - Afghanistan -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

24 January 1956 14:52 - Wheelus Afb, Mc, Libya -   An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for over 12 minutes. Explanation: Aircraft.

24 January 1956 16:15 - New York, New York, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one male witness briefly (Conroy).

24 January 1956 21:07 - Beltsville, Maryland, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Planet.

24 January 1956 21:50 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   One object was observed by one witness for over three minutes (Couch).

25 January 1956 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

25 January 1956 20:50 - Pullman, Washington, USA -   GOC incident.

26 January 1956 - Cut Off, Louisiana, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

26 January 1956 Morning - Mobile, Alabama, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported.

26 January 1956 Afternoon - Toledo, Ohio, USA -   A woman in her driveway spots a silver pancake shaped disc and flies by smoothly.

27 January 1956 - Gaziantep, Turkey -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

27 January 1956 - C, Far East -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed.

28 January 1956 - Gargano Promontory, Italy -   Procession of objects. Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Many objects were observed at a mountain.

28 January 1956 - Udine, Italy -   Hovered.

28 January 1956 19:05 - Pittsfield, Maine, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 30 minutes (Butler). Explanation: Venus.

28 January 1956 19:51 - Albany, Georgia, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness (McMurry). Explanation: Meteor.

28 January 1956 20:00 - Ghazni, Afghanistan -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed. Explanation: Re-entry.

28 January 1956 20:30 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

30 January 1956 18:30 - Lake Andes, South Dakota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over an hour (Nelner). Explanation: Balloon.

30 January 1956 19:30 - Lake Washington, Washington, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by one witness at a lake (Thurman). Explanation: Star.

30 January 1956 21:30 - Holdenville E9M, Oklahoma, USA -   120 feet long ovoid lights 15 acre area crom underside, pursues car.

30 January 1956 Around 2300 - Massapequa, New York, USA -   Bright light hovered over Long Island Sound, observed 10 minutes, "suddenly it wasn't there."

30 January 1956 Around 2300 - Stamford, Connecticut, USA -   Bright light hovered over L.I. Sound. High winds rule out balloon.

30 January 1956 Around 2300 - North Shore, New York, USA -   Bright light hovered over L.I. Sound. High winds rule out balloon.

30 January 1956 23:30 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   Radar/visual confirmation.

In February 1956 - La Mirada, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

In February 1956 03:00 - New York, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed briefly (Railton). Explanation: Meteor.

In February 1956 04:00 - Basel, Switzerland -   A hovering object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.

In February 1956 12:00 - Pathfinder Lake, Wyoming, USA -   Seven 10m wide discs fly abreast. Whistling sound. two zigzag, the rest do not. Speed around 1300 kph.

31 January 1956 19:15 - Alderwood Manor, Washington, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 90 minutes (Gran). Explanation: Venus.

In February 1956 Around 2100 - Dawson, Georgia, USA -   Private Pilot incident.

In February 1956 Around 2200 - Orly Airport, Paris, France -   An object was tracked by radar. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed at an airport.

1 February 1956 - Moriah Center, New York, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

1 February 1956 21:10 - Mount Hamilton, California , USA -   UFO flew rapidly to the east in excess of Mach one speed. Returned in 30 seconds. Circled San Jose, flew off rapidly to the NNW .

2 February 1956 Morning - Dundee 7M, UK -   One object was observed by two witnesses at a building (Miller).

2 February 1956 13:00 - Fort Irwin, California , USA -   Military witness watched UFO fly from north rapidly to the south at speed in excess of 1000 mph. It stopped in grid 3114. Rumor of radar confirmation.

2 February 1956 Before 2000 - Kaimuki, Hawaii, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one witness (Wannall).

2 February 1956 20:05 - North Hollywood, California , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Mahoney). Explanation: Reflection.

3 February 1956 - Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA -   Hovered. Explanation: Balloon.

3 February 1956 19:30 - Somers Point, New Jersey, USA -   Luminous saucer hovers and darts about to-and-fro. Had dark hole in center.

3 February 1956 19:45 - Somers Point, New Jersey, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One blue-gray disc was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds.

4 February 1956 00:20 - Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA -   One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Lawlor).

6 February 1956 18:10 - Lake Charles Afb, Louisiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses for 20 minutes (Horowitz). Explanation: Balloon.

6 February 1956 21:00 - Salmon River, California , USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses (Brewster).

6 February 1956 Night - Steilacoom, Washington, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. 24 objects were observed by several witnesses.

7 February 1956 07:30 - Oyonnax, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Michelet).

7 February 1956 08:00 - Keesler AFB, Mississippi, USA -   Objects were tracked by radar and sighted visually. Three objects were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Balloon.

8 February 1956 Daytime - Georgetown, Massachusetts, USA -   Many objects were observed (Sherman).

8 February 1956 18:15 - Longport, New Jersey, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by several witnesses briefly. Explanation: Reflection.

8 February 1956 19:30 - Pleasureville, Pennsylvania, USA -   Explained as searchlights on clouds. 3-4 bluish luminous lights seen circling back and forth. Explanation: Reflection.

8 February 1956 21:00 - Lutz, Florida, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Six objects were observed. Explanation: Reflection.

8 February 1956 21:55 - Waikiki, Hawaii, USA -   Photo

8 February 1956 Night - St Petersburg, Florida, USA -   Silver-white UFO goes rapidly to the west, comes back W rapidly to the east chased by jets. MacDill AFB denies involvement.

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

9 February 1956 13:00 - Camp Irwin, California , USA -   Radar visual confirmation. Silent brilliant ovoid with flew from grid 3114 to grid 4502, hovered for four minutes.

10 February 1956 Night - Costa Mesa, California , USA -   Police incident.

11 February 1956 16:00 - Bastrop, Louisiana, USA -   Fog, smoke: Silver disc shaped objects emitted "smoke screen," darted rapidly, ejected smaller satellite objects that disperse in all directions.

11 February 1956 19:15 - Okinawa, Pacific -   MATS C-124 incident.

11 February 1956 23:45 - Bremerton, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 12 seconds. Explanation: Aircraft.

12 February 1956 - Porterville, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

12 February 1956 - Ventura, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness (Rees). Explanation: Meteor.

12 February 1956 01:05 - Corona, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by one male witness (Foreman). Explanation: Meteor.

12 February 1956 01:06 - Barstow, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by several witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

12 February 1956 11:25 - Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada -   Green and red object rapidly circle the jet, and tracked on radar

12 February 1956 Afternoon - Noel, Missouri, USA -   Two objects were observed by several witnesses.

12 February 1956 21:05 - Belleview, Florida, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (McGovern). Explanation: Star.

13 February 1956 - Palm Springs, California , USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

13 February 1956 18:45 - Clearwater, Florida, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (McLean).

15 February 1956 - Ovando, Montana, USA -   Phantom airplane.

15 February 1956 18:25 - Pontiac, Michigan, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

15 February 1956 Evening - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor (Pinkus).

15 February 1956 20:40 - Riverside, California, USA -   Cigar-shaped brown object on a straight level course. Explanation: Aircraft.

15 February 1956 21:30 - Keansburg, New Jersey, USA -   Large luminous disc hovered, two small objects ejected.

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

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

17 February 1956 16:15 - Anderson, South Carolina, USA -   Death of birds: Several thousand frantic birds fly off to the south, some die. A silver wheel shaped UFO was sighted by a separate witness.

17 February 1956 20:30 - Clermont-Ferrand, 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.

17 February 1956 22:10 - Etiolles, France -   Hovered.

17 February 1956 22:30 - Beaune, France -   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.

18 February 1956 - Paris, France -   Light red blinking light flying erratically, tracked by ground radar

18 February 1956 19:42 - Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for six seconds (Hall). Explanation: Meteor.

18 February 1956 20:20 - Montelimar Airdrome, France -   Air France incident. A round dot change color every 30 seconds. Explanation: Venus.

18 February 1956 20:30 - Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA -   Golden disc with haze around it circled slowly low over treetops, then darted into air out of sight.

19 February 1956 06:07 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Intense white light, moving 4-5 times the speed of the airplane

20 February 1956 20:30 - Fairfax, Oklahoma, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Tallchiefs).

21 February 1956 09:15 - Kingsville, Ontario, Canada -   Airliner incident.

21 February 1956 20:50 - St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three military witnesses for over 25 minutes (Wannall).

22 February 1956 01:15 - Hampden-Sydney, Virginia , USA -   Star-like objects were observed and photographed. Two objects were observed by six witnesses for 45 minutes (Epes). Explanation: Star.

22 February 1956 15:00 - East Rockaway, New York, USA -   Object first looked like airliner, but flipped over, seen as light-colored thin disc with dark edge. Moved semi-circular arc rapidly to the northYC, left red-luminous trail.

23 February 1956 20:00 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   Blue luminous disc watched by Army Sgt. For 15 minutes. Loud rumbling noise, left white smoke trail. Explanation: Aircraft.

23 February 1956 20:00 - Lamoriciere, Algeria -   French Soldiers incident.

24 February 1956 21:00 - Taiwan Straits, Taiwan -   USN incident. Explanation: Mirage.

25 February 1956 11:00 - Sahuarita, Arizona , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over an hour (Bernert). Explanation: Balloon.

In late February 1956 Dusk - Pilot Rock, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness (Stuart).

25 February 1956 22:00 - Chula Vista, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one female witness, an experienced observor (Johnson).

27 February 1956 22:10 - Cedar Hill, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over three minutes (Buzby). Explanation: Balloon.

In March 1956 - Tucson, Arizona , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

In March 1956 - Norfolk, Virginia , USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

In March 1956 - Denver, Colorado , 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. Explanation: Hoax.

In March 1956 - Arcadia, California , USA -   Photo

In March 1956 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In March 1956 - Surfside, Florida, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore.

29 February 1956 Around 0600 - Donelson, Tennessee, USA -   12" wide metallic disc flew past window, banged into garage, then flew away.

29 February 1956 18:50 - Buffalo, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for four hours (White). Explanation: Venus.

29 February 1956 18:50 - Lackawanna, New York, USA -   Solon F-86D incident. Explanation: Venus.

29 February 1956 20:30 - South Newton, Iowa, USA -   One object was observed for over four minutes (Moore).

29 February 1956 20:30 - Bongrock, New Jersey, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by two witnesses for 50 minutes (Chanton). Explanation: Star.

29 February 1956 21:10 - Victoria West, South Africa -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Pheiffer). Explanation: Meteor.

In March 1956 Night - Grand Tower, Illinois, USA -   One red light was observed (Clark, C B).

2 March 1956 16:40 - Spokane, Washington, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. One object was observed by military witnesses for over 30 seconds (Stoner). Explanation: Aircraft.

2 March 1956 17:38 - Beloit, Wisconsin, USA -   GOC incident.

3 March 1956 02:20 - Paradise, Michigan, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over ten minutes (Asikainen). Explanation: Balloon.

3 March 1956 19:15 - Frederick, Oklahoma, USA -   12 lights in a semicircle flew rapidly rapidly to the north on a level course. Estimated altitude. 600m. Seen for three seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

4 March 1956 10:00 - La Guaira, Venezuela -   3m long metallic blimp with three or more windows flew slowly over hills. Silent.

4 March 1956 20:15 - Graham, North Carolina, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by six witnesses for 40 minutes (Newcomer). Explanation: Star.

5 March 1956 00:20 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Bright wheel of light spins, flies erratically, bobs up and down as jets circle.

5 March 1956 20:15 - Burlington, North Carolina, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Star.

5 March 1956 20:45 - Kaimuki, Hawaii, USA -   Photo of three round luminous objects and one potato-shaped UFO.

5 March 1956 20:50 - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Holland). Explanation: Venus.

5 March 1956 21:05 - Bridgeport, New York, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 25 minutes (Rawson). Explanation: Balloon.

5 March 1956 22:30 - Waco, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses briefly (Smallridge).

7 March 1956 - Dala-Jarna, Sweden -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed in icy weather by one male 48-year-old witness at a lake for ten minutes (Gevestad).

7 March 1956 21:16 - Lutz, Florida, USA -   Two objects were observed for a few seconds (Holt).

8 March 1956 Night - Burlington, North Carolina, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 March 1956 Daytime - Los Angeles, California , USA -   One object was observed by numerous witnesses.

9 March 1956 19:30 - Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed by three witnesses for over 45 minutes (Klinefelter; Young). Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1956 04:00 - Miami, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 18 seconds (Wood). Explanation: Meteor.

10 March 1956 20:30 - Watertown, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by three witnesses for 11 minutes (Smith). Explanation: Venus.

13 March 1956 03:00 - Barquismeto, Venezuela -   Photos. Violet saucer makes several passes over city. over 17 witnesses.

13 March 1956 09:30 - Ponta Grossa, Brazil -   Silent silver disc flew rapidly to the west making wild maneuvers in the sky. Flew away with a bang.

13 March 1956 22:00 - Suede-Norvege, Ft, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Re-entry.

14 March 1956 20:51 - Chicago, Illinois, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 30 minutes (Wallace). Explanation: Balloon.

15 March 1956 02:50 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

15 March 1956 02:50 - New York, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

15 March 1956 02:50 - South Central, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

15 March 1956 12:00 - La Puna Region, Argentina -   Several cigars make amazing maneuvers. Wingless and silent. Photos taken, but not shown.

15 March 1956 15:45 - Van Nuys, California , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Addams). Explanation: Balloon.

16 March 1956 - Tepeji Del Rio, Mexico -   Hovered.

16 March 1956 14:15 - Gablingen Airfield, Germany -   Glittering globe hovers, turns, shoots upward at amazing speed.

17 March 1956 20:15 - Torrance, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 73 minutes (Lucas). Explanation: Venus.

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

17 March 1956 22:55 - Marina Di Pietrasanta, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

19 March 1956 - Hayward, California , 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 in rocky terrain (Reide).

19 March 1956 19:30 - Tuckahoe, New York, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female witness on a railroad for over four minutes (Gomola).

19 March 1956 21:00 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by a male witness for several hours (Cutter). Explanation: Planet.

20 March 1956 10:00 - East Prairie, Missouri, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for two minutes (Willborn). Explanation: Balloon.

20 March 1956 20:32 - Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over five minutes (Westgate). Explanation: Venus.

20 March 1956 20:45 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Silver-white discs, wobbled and up-and-down motion. Explanation: Reflection.

20 March 1956 21:00 - North Bend, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for several hours. Explanation: Venus.

21 March 1956 19:38 - Ventura, California , USA -   Object, later identified as the planet Venus, were observed. Two objects were observed by military witnesses at an airfield for ten minutes. Explanation: Venus.

21 March 1956 21:00 - Cincinnati, North Bend, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for several hours (Clark; Collins; Stringfield). Explanation: Venus.

21 March 1956 23:30 - Sioux City, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Eichorst). Explanation: Meteor.

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

22 March 1956 10:15 - Walnut Creek, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for over one minute. Explanation: Balloon.

22 March 1956 Around 1800 - Cooee, Tasmania, Australia -   Cigar flies rapidly to the east. Had a row of windows on the side. Estimated altitude. 1200m.

22 March 1956 19:30 - UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

22 March 1956 21:00 - Cleves, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Cutter). Explanation: Venus.

22 March 1956 23:52 - Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Turner). Explanation: Star.

23 March 1956 03:00 - Grand Ledge, Michigan, USA -   Lab technician walking on river bank "felt presence of something" looked up, saw rapidly descending metal sphere,gave off orange glow, stopped 10 feet up, "lost all track of time" felt UFO tried contact.

23 March 1956 Evening - Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

23 March 1956 Evening - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   Fighters scrambled to intercept UFO.

24 March 1956 - Widley, UK -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed by one experienced male witness on the ocean (Hughes).

24 March 1956 19:00 - Swindon, UK -   One object was observed by one female witness (Goldsmith).

24 March 1956 19:20 - East Gary, Indiana, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Planet.

24 March 1956 19:30 - Merseyside, UK -   Flying discs were observed. More than one disc was observed by more than two witnesses.

25 March 1956 01:20 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Moshier).

In late March 1956 After 2100 - Traverse City, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses (Dobrasko). Explanation: Venus.

26 March 1956 21:17 - Westover AFB, Massachusetts, USA -   Radar/visual confirmation.

26 March 1956 22:20 - Lake Leelanau, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 40 minutes (Kubisch). Explanation: Venus.

27 March 1956 06:05 - Saginaw, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for ten minutes (Burden). Explanation: Balloon.

27 March 1956 07:30 - Canton, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for two minutes (Leiby). Explanation: Balloon.

27 March 1956 10:30 - Leland, Michigan, USA -   Mushroom shaped UFO with red stalk, white top. Explanation: Venus.

30 March 1956 21:24 - Salem, California , USA -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

30 March 1956 22:25 - Traverse City, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes (Priest). Explanation: Venus.

In April 1956 - Saline Aricao, Argentina -   Green fireballs were observed. Nine green fireballs, about 600 feet across, were observed. Explanation: Re-entry.

31 March 1956 - Valence D'Agen, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

In April 1956 - Berkeley, 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. Explanation: Hoax.

In April 1956 - Happy Valley Yorks, UK -   Death

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

In April 1956 - Arequipa, Peru -   Several separate witnesses. Silver cigar moving rapidly to the south, hovers over downtown for three minutes. Leaves moving rapidly to the west.

In April 1956 12:00 - Kenya -   Silent dull silver object overhead at low altitude. moving rapidly to the north, huge red and orange lights.

In April 1956 Evening - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada -   5m wide domed disc dove at car. two meter height, top glowed, bottom dark. Rose vertically and vanished from sight.

31 March 1956 21:00 - Miami, Florida, USA -   Bright white, round lights in perfect triangle formation.

In April 1956 21:00 - Chateauroux, France -   Star like light rushed up, revealing a domed disc with ports, 12m in diameter. Lost from sight behind trees.

31 March 1956 22:30 - Cedar, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Dilland). Explanation: Venus.

31 March 1956 Around 2300 - Lake Leelanau, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Gardener). Explanation: Venus.

In April 1956 23:00 - Alhambra, California , USA -   Two objects were observed by one witness (Smith).

In April 1956 Night - Poole, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by numerous male witnesses (King).

2 April 1956 01:00 - Pepperrell Afb N31, Newfoundland, Canada -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

2 April 1956 20:00 - Coffeyville E3M, Kansas, USA -   Disc stopped and hovered low over house. Circled second house. Emits spotlight beams.

3 April 1956 20:53 - Cedar Keys, Florida, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

4 April 1956 - Englewood, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

4 April 1956 15:15 - McKinney, Texas, USA -   Fat, oblong, stationary object with two lines around its middle. Explanation: Balloon.

4 April 1956 Dusk - Denton, Texas, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by a male witness for two hours. Explanation: Balloon.

4 April 1956 20:55 - St Louis Heights, Hawaii, USA -   Photo

4 April 1956 23:30 - Lake Leelanau, Michigan, USA -   Venus would have already set based on time recorded. Explanation: Venus.

In early April 1956 - Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Explanation: Reflection.

5 April 1956 - Birmingham, Alabama, USA -   Flying humanoid.

5 April 1956 12:30 - Newport, Rhode Island, USA -   Circular silver object with no trail or sound descending from 45° elevation. Explanation: Balloon.

5 April 1956 21:15 - Casablanca, Morocco -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for over two minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

5 April 1956 23:00 - Samish Island, Washington, USA -   Venus would have already set based on time recorded. Explanation: Venus.

5 April 1956 Night - Harlingen AFB, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by several military witnesses at an airfield for 36 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

6 April 1956 - McKinney, Texas, USA -   Six-foot silvery, balloon-shaped craft land in a field

6 April 1956 05:00 - Henderson N Us1, North Carolina, USA -   FBI and NSA witnesses. Large 20 feet top shaped saucer over car, no sound.

6 April 1956 14:05 - Barnegat, New Jersey, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

6 April 1956 19:00 - Bristol, UK -   Several separate observers. Brilliant white delta flew rapidly to the north northeast toward Gloucester. Much faster than a jet.

6 April 1956 21:40 - Inman, South Carolina, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for ten minutes (Foster). Explanation: Star.

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

7 April 1956 00:30 - Tallahassee, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

7 April 1956 07:00 - Drakensberg, South Africa -   Contactee met handsome alien named Akon, fell in love. On becoming pregnant, she claimed to have lived on Akon's home planet for four months. Akon and her son would visit at times until her 1994 death.

7 April 1956 22:35 - Affoltern, Switzerland -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by four witnesses (Moerker).

8 April 1956 - Syracuse, New York, USA -   Radar-visual confirmation. Military orders commercial pilot to pursue UFO.

8 April 1956 01:00 - Paso Del Borracho, Uruguay -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 April 1956 10:15 - Schenectady, New York, USA -   Ryan/Neff Case. Explanation: Venus.

8 April 1956 After 2200 - Watertown, New York, USA -   CAA incident.

8 April 1956 22:15 - Albany Apt, New York, USA -   CAA incident. Explanation: Venus.

8 April 1956 23:45 - Elbeuf, France -   A flying disc was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One luminous disc, about 20 feet across, was observed by six witnesses in a residential area for over 25 minutes.

8 April 1956 23:45 - Elboeuf, France -   Near Exauroux, two brothers, 18 and 20, saw a red ball to their left coming down and hovering at tree height.

9 April 1956 07:00 - Mooirivier, South Africa -   Abduction

9 April 1956 19:50 - Northampton, New York, USA -   Round object with "circle of red, blue and green lights; rays of penetrating light shot from it" traveled at fast rate northeast to the southwest .

9 April 1956 20:55 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

9 April 1956 22:20 - Griffiss AFB, New York, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness at an airfield for over 23 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

10 April 1956 04:15 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

11 April 1956 Morning - Baudette, Minnesota, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two female witnesses (Appel).

13 April 1956 01:20 - California , USA -   Sightings from various sites.

13 April 1956 15:45 - Telar Grande, Argentina -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

13 April 1956 21:15 - McKinney, Texas, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than two objects were observed for a few seconds (Hall). Explanation: Meteor.

14 April 1956 - Manomet, Massachusetts, USA -   Photo

15 April 1956 - Salar.Arizaro, Argentina -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed.

15 April 1956 22:00 - Marignane, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

16 April 1956 05:00 - Henderson, North Carolina, USA -   Top-shaped object as large as the road pass over their car, no sound

16 April 1956 15:00 - Fitzgerald, Georgia, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 165 minutes (Bowen). Explanation: Venus.

16 April 1956 19:50 - Fairfield, Utah, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for over 25 minutes (Petit). Explanation: Venus.

16 April 1956 23:55 - Lexington, Kentucky, USA -   Two cops sight small pale-red light in western sky, drive closer. After 5 minutes object disappears, left flow in sky few seconds. Appeared to change shape, round to ellipse to back to circle again.

18 April 1956 21:05 - Lacrosse, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for 40 minutes (Hanson). Explanation: Star.

18 April 1956 21:30 - Traverse City, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for two hours (Mlujeak). Explanation: Venus.

19 April 1956 19:00 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for five hours. Explanation: Venus.

21 April 1956 07:45 - Brest, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 April 1956 10:39 - Richmond, Virginia , USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

21 April 1956 21:45 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   Several objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Roman).

22 April 1956 - Coffeyville 10M, Kansas, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by several witnesses (Henry).

23 April 1956 23:25 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Beery). Explanation: Meteor.

24 April 1956 Afternoon - Fort Wingate, New Mexico, USA -   Two discs fly by fast, then made sudden reversal of direction. Change colors.

24 April 1956 19:00 - Snelling Afb, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for five hours. Explanation: Balloon.

24 April 1956 20:30 - Covina, California , USA -   Silent half-egg hovered at 300m altitude. Looped, and sped back rapidly to the east. No flame.

25 April 1956 20:30 - El Monte, California , USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Grace).

27 April 1956 20:30 - Vuyyuru, India -   Five silent cigar shaped objects flew to the south in a delta formation. Leave light contrail behind. Explanation: Meteor.

27 April 1956 21:10 - Huntington Park, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Vernharden). Explanation: Venus.

27 April 1956 21:20 - Greensboro, North Carolina, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Shannonhouse). Explanation: Meteor.

28 April 1956 Around 2000 - Newport, Virginia , USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses, a married couple.

28 April 1956 20:30 - -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for over three minutes (Waugh). Explanation: Aircraft.

28 April 1956 20:30 - Newport, UK -   Bright white star increase in brightness in the E at "high altitude"

In May 1956 - McKinney, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

In May 1956 - Charles River, Massachusetts, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Coincidenc.

In May 1956 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

In May 1956 - Happy Valley Yorks, UK -   Death

30 April 1956 - White Sands, New Mexico, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually near a missile.

In May 1956 10:30 - Seneca Army Depot, New York, USA -   One object was observed by five witnesses for two minutes.

In May 1956 15:30 - El Mirador, Uruguay -   A daytime disc was reported.

In May 1956 15:30 - Paysandu, Uruguay -   Silent gray domed disc hovered, maneuvered and banked. Lost from sight in clouds.

In May 1956 19:30 - Lima, Peru -   Engineer incident.

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

In May 1956 23:30 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   Huge silent saucer covers house. Pipe extends from bottom. Red glow.

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

2 May 1956 21:00 - Pueblo Peterson Af, Colorado , USA -   One round object, the rest triangles. Glowed, high speed.

3 May 1956 22:00 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   GOC incident.

4 May 1956 Evening - Pueblo Peterson Af, Colorado , USA -   GOC incident.

4 May 1956 20:30 - Marinette, Wisconsin, USA -   Five orange blobs moving at high rate of speed.

In early May 1956 - Budapest, Hungary -   Army Soldiers incident.

In early May 1956 Morning - White Sands, New Mexico, USA -   Small metallic disc hovered over missile tests. Stayed in place for hours.

In early May 1956 Evening - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   GOC incident.

6 May 1956 - Bahia Blanca, Argentina -   Hovered.

6 May 1956 Around 2000 - Morrisville, Vermont, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Six balls were observed for two hours (Wiltshire). Explanation: Balloon.

6 May 1956 20:00 - Morges, Switzerland -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several witnesses.

6 May 1956 Evening - Pueblo Peterson Af, Colorado , USA -   Several objects were observed by a male witness at a military facility (Nelson).

6 May 1956 21:10 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA -   "Strange machine" zigzagged across the sky. USAF explanation was star Capella.

7 May 1956 15:20 - Alliance, Ohio, USA -   Astronomer incident. Explanation: Balloon.

7 May 1956 18:40 - Crestview, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses for over three minutes (Riley). Explanation: Balloon.

7 May 1956 19:35 - Springfield, 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 a male witness for 20 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

7 May 1956 19:47 - Rochester, Indiana, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Sprayer). Explanation: Reflection.

7 May 1956 24:00 - Pueblo Peterson Af, Colorado , USA -   Dull flourescent glowing objects, 5 triangular, one round and brighter than rest. Thought they were birds. Explanation: Birds.

8 May 1956 - Harringay, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

8 May 1956 Evening - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 May 1956 20:00 - Vista, California , USA -   A large "mothership" hovered for three hours. small objects with square windows orbited it. All flew off to the west.

8 May 1956 20:30 - Pratt, Kansas, USA -   Luminous discs, pink with orange and green.

9 May 1956 00:30 - Pratt, Kansas, USA -   One object was observed.

9 May 1956 20:20 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Stone). Explanation: Meteor.

9 May 1956 21:45 - Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Willner).

9 May 1956 23:00 - Jacksonville, Florida, USA -   Two girls, Joan Frost and Gertie Wynn, while waiting for a bus, saw two pulsating lights flying horizontally and disappearing.

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

10 May 1956 07:30 - Tatow Knob, Utah, USA -   Uranium Prospectors incident.

10 May 1956 19:30 - Haringey, UK -   Brilliant orb hovered for 45 minutes even in strong westerly wind. Then flies off to the south and Sussex.

11 May 1956 22:30 - Lake Leelanau, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 65 minutes (Schnieder). Explanation: Venus.

12 May 1956 - Santiago Del Estero, Argentina -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

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

13 May 1956 - Abbotsham, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

13 May 1956 - Borger, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Turner, H).

13 May 1956 10:45 - -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses.

13 May 1956 19:58 - Morrisville, Vermont, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Four balls were observed by several witnesses for two hours (Wiltshire). Explanation: Balloon.

13 May 1956 22:21 - Retsil, Washington, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few minutes (Jones). Explanation: Meteor.

14 May 1956 09:00 - Gastonia, North Carolina, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by three military witnesses for over 35 minutes (Ellis). Explanation: Venus.

14 May 1956 13:15 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two groups of objects were observed for several hours (Crampton).

In mid-May 1956 20:00 - Pine Castle Afb, Florida, USA -   A large white light travelling slow and then at a great speed from low to great height in seconds no sound

15 May 1956 21:15 - Johot Baharu, Malaysia -   Police incident.

16 May 1956 14:20 - Norton Afb N, California , USA -   Two civilians at radio tower witnessed silent white ovoid fly to the north overhead. Estimated speed and 2000 kph. Explanation: Aircraft.

16 May 1956 18:45 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 20 minutes (Gilbert). Explanation: Venus.

16 May 1956 22:20 - Woodstown, New Jersey, USA -   Building contractor watches orange-red light zig-zag across sky near Delaware River and Delaware Bay. to the north, veered to the west, rapidly to the south, zig-zagged, very fast and bright.

17 May 1956 06:30 - South Bay, New York, USA -   Several saw metallic saucer with rim hover over nearby East Mountain from east shore of Lake George.

17 May 1956 22:22 - Ada, Oklahoma, USA -   Silver-gray discs, close formation, low altitude.

18 May 1956 05:16 - Pueblo Ordnance Depot, Colorado , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed at a military facility (Biggerstaff). Explanation: Balloon.

18 May 1956 18:50 - Brooksville, Florida, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 132 minutes (List). Explanation: Star.

20 May 1956 03:00 - Parker W, Arizona , USA -   Two silent silver discs fly to the SSE, turn to the south southwest over the desert. Bob and bounce in the sky.

20 May 1956 10:28 - San Luis Obispo, California , USA -   One object was observed for five minutes (Esten).

20 May 1956 16:00 - Columbia, Tennessee, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

20 May 1956 21:10 - Akpatok Island, Nf, Northwest Territories, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two military witnesses for six seconds (Lamon). Explanation: Meteor.

20 May 1956 21:50 - Wheaton, Illinois, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 25 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

20 May 1956 22:30 - Kingston, Rhode Island, USA -   Fireman incident.

22 May 1956 18:35 - Amarillo, Texas, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 90 minutes (Wilhite). Explanation: Balloon.

22 May 1956 21:15 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Zeik). Explanation: Balloon.

22 May 1956 23:05 - Monroe, Louisiana, USA -   Object flashed an intensely bright white light from a "greenhouse-shaped dome". Explanation: Balloon.

23 May 1956 20:00 - Moudon, Switzerland -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed.

23 May 1956 Night - Murmansk, Barents Sea, Russia -   Viewed through binoculars. Disc maneuvered around ship, then flew to the south toward shore.

25 May 1956 19:15 - Steilacoom, Washington, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for 106 minutes (Tokarczyk). Explanation: Venus.

26 May 1956 14:40 - Bern (Flutag), Switzerland -   Hundreds at military airshow watched white triangle-shaped craft hover at 3km altitude, center spinning.

28 May 1956 19:20 - Kwekwe, Zimbabwe -   Blue glowing disc on edge paces car to the south, instant movements, illuminates farms

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

29 May 1956 09:40 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 125 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

30 May 1956 19:30 - Homestead AFB, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by a male military witness at an airfield for over two hours (Wood).

30 May 1956 20:59 - Alberton, Montana, USA -   Balloon-like objects observed. Two balls were observed for 47 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

In June 1956 - Irvine, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed (Linton).

In June 1956 Around 0200 - Warrenton, Virginia , USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. More than six objects were observed by military witnesses for over five minutes (Martin).

In June 1956 06:00 - Fort Feyzin, France -   Landed domed disc. Humanoid moves about slowly and vanishes. "Shock" paralyzes witness.

In June 1956 07:00 - La Turbie N7, France -   Football/ovoid shaped object hovered low over rocky hill. Witness continued driving into work.

In June 1956 08:30 - Udine Staplehurst, UK -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Fletcher). Explanation: Balloon.

In June 1956 Around 1400 - Edgware, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. A daytime disc was reported (Lingley).

In June 1956 15:00 - Sacandaga Lake, New York, USA -   Camper incident.

31 May 1956 19:30 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for six seconds (Kuczak). Explanation: Meteor.

In June 1956 19:40 - Amite River Hwy24, Mississippi, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft.

In June 1956 Night - Grapevine, California , USA -   At pulloff from highway saw bright light, heard high pitch whining sound, felt paralyzed. Car swayed, telepathy. Under hypnosis tall humanoid in black clothes, two other beings intervened then left.

In June 1956 Around 2300 - Volos, Greece -   Huge disc with three cone projections on top over estuary. Door opens, smaller craft flies inside.

In June 1956 23:30 - Cheltenham, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported in a town.

1 June 1956 20:39 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Feibelman). Explanation: Meteor.

1 June 1956 21:00 - Waupun, Wisconsin, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed (Tipher). Explanation: Venus.

1 June 1956 23:00 - Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses in a residential area.

2 June 1956 - Oxford, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were reported (Miles). Explanation: Hoax.

2 June 1956 22:51 - Newton, Mississippi, USA -   Military pilot of Convair T-29 saw white-green light on parallel course at 5-7 miles distance

3 June 1956 - Cantanduva, Us, Brazil -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Four cigar-shaped objects were observed.

3 June 1956 00:23 - Petersburg, Indiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Head). Explanation: Meteor.

3 June 1956 Around 2100 - Dunedin, Florida, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for under 30 minutes (Hunt). Explanation: Venus.

3 June 1956 21:45 - Boeschepe, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

4 June 1956 00:15 - Hicksville, Long Island, New York, USA -   Landed remotely. One unconfirmed report of landing with traces, but couldn't be followed up. Explanation: Hoax.

5 June 1956 08:37 - Birmingham, Alabama, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One silver disc, about 80 feet across, was observed by two experienced male military witnesses in a warplane for 24 seconds (Zimmerman). Explanation: Balloon.

6 June 1956 05:30 - Banning, California , USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Domed disc hovered 30m above, 100m away from car. Crossed road slowly, turned, crossed again, vanished suddenly.

6 June 1956 05:30 - Banning, California, USA -   Ground Observer Corps spotters watched a "balloon-like object make three rectangular circuits around the town."

7 June 1956 16:10 - Moudon, Switzerland -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed.

7 June 1956 22:20 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for five minutes.

7 June 1956 22:20 - Olmsted AFB, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed at an airfield for five minutes.

9 June 1956 - Bangkok 300K, Thailand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed.

10 June 1956 15:49 - Laramie, Wyoming, USA -   USAF incident.

10 June 1956 21:30 - Waikumete, New Zealand -   Airman incident.

11 June 1956 - Rio Grande River, Texas, USA -   Contactee Dan Martin was taken aboard large spaceship where he spent 7 hours, attended a lecture by the master of the ship. Explanation: Hoax.

11 June 1956 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. An abduction by aliens was reported by a male witness (Martin).

11 June 1956 21:40 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   Viewed through binoculars by Ted Bloecher and other CSI members. Made wide arc, to the west.

12 June 1956 After 1900 - Soderkoping, Sweden -   Traces

14 June 1956 02:00 - Al Tahoe, California , USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Stevens).

14 June 1956 21:30 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 126 minutes (Dyson; Spencer). Explanation: Aircraft.

17 June 1956 Around 0100 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   Hovered.

17 June 1956 22:30 - Lausanne, Switzerland -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed.

18 June 1956 10:00 - Abbeville, France -   A daytime disc was reported.

19 June 1956 - Nelson, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed.

19 June 1956 - Wellington, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed.

19 June 1956 Daytime - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -   Flying discs were observed. A few silver discs were observed.

20 June 1956 20:13 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Frazer). Explanation: Meteor.

21 June 1956 06:36 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   WLW incident. Explanation: Mirage.

21 June 1956 20:35 - Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA -   Boy Scouts incident.

21 June 1956 21:55 - Waterloo, Iowa, USA -   Several boy scouts plus leader. A number of shiny, silver discs maneuvered in the sky for 40 seconds. Very quick movements. Explanation: Jupiter.

22 June 1956 16:55 - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over three minutes (Dunbar). Explanation: Balloon.

24 June 1956 - Whenuapai, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Lovelock).

24 June 1956 22:00 - Lutz, Florida, USA -   Viewed through binoculars. Orange disc with red bottom flew east rapidly to the west, sweeps up and down and up again. Explanation: Jupiter.

In late June 1956 01:00 - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA -   Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Pennsylvania.

26 June 1956 21:15 - Plattsburgh, New York, USA -   Glowing yellow mass nears plane, then goes rapidly to the east, descending. Explanation: Aircraft.

26 June 1956 21:17 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed in a residential area for 18 seconds (Wagner). Explanation: Meteor.

26 June 1956 21:56 - Howell, Utah, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Hess). Explanation: Meteor.

27 June 1956 - Trieste, Italy -   Luminous object hovered 10 seconds, then sped away rapidly to the northeast.

27 June 1956 14:30 - Jamestown, Ohio, USA -   Car-sized domed disc takes off from ground. Silent. Climbed at steep angle.

27 June 1956 20:15 - Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, USA -   Two ball-shaped objects hovering, glistened brilliantly at aircraft height. Suddenly shot straight up vertically, leaving short vapor trail in wakes. One witness a newspaper reporter.

27 June 1956 22:03 - Watertown, Wisconsin, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for 185 minutes (Wendt). Explanation: Jupiter.

28 June 1956 - Trieste, Italy -   Hovered.

28 June 1956 13:44 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed in a city for over one minute (Jensen). Explanation: Aircraft.

28 June 1956 19:30 - Bangui, Central African Republic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

28 June 1956 22:10 - Bethel, Connecticut, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by one male witness at an electric plant (Vaghi).

28 June 1956 23:00 - Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA -   Tiny yellow-gold balls flew to the south.

29 June 1956 - Dunedin, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

29 June 1956 03:10 - Austin S Hwy8A-Hwy50, Nevada, USA -   Dull orange ellipses, hovered, accelerated.

29 June 1956 17:10 - San Diego, California , USA -   Private Pilot incident. Explanation: Balloon.

29 June 1956 18:00 - Buenos Aires, Argentina -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball was observed for over one minute.

29 June 1956 21:45 - Yonkers, New York, USA -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball was observed by a male witness for over one minute (Wiegers).

29 June 1956 22:00 - Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington, USA -   3 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Meteor.

29 June 1956 23:00 - Geneve, Switzerland -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

In July 1956 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Discs, flew in definite formation, one wobbled and left visible contrail.

In July 1956 - Cairo, Egypt -   Photo. Explanation: Birds.

In July 1956 - California , USA -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

In July 1956 - Farmington, Arkansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Shreve).

In Mid- 1956 03:30 - UK -   One object was observed by ten witnesses for five minutes.

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

In July 1956 07:00 - La Granja, Spain -   Disc landed on farm. Considered "spectacular case" at time. Government investigation.

30 June 1956 12:00 - Murphy, Oregon, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

In Mid- 1956 Daytime - Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia -   Photo

30 June 1956 13:10 - La Courneuve, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

30 June 1956 14:30 - Wellington, New Zealand -   Three glowing cigars speed over town.

In Mid- 1956 Afternoon - Traverse City, Michigan, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed in clear weather by two witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, for over 15 minutes (Douglas).

30 June 1956 17:54 - Nelson, New Zealand -   Orange discs over city. Earlier that afternoon three glowing cigar-shaped UFOs passed over Wellington.

In Mid- 1956 Around 1800 - Maidstone, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Ridgway). Explanation: Reflection.

In Mid- 1956 Dusk - Boulder, Colorado , USA -   Falling leaf motion.

In Mid- 1956 Around 1900 - Tampa 6M, Florida, USA -   Hovered.

In July 1956 19:00 - Mailly-le-Camp, France -   15m diameter domed disc with red dome and big windows, noisy, 50m over military camp. Flies rapidly to the northeast.

In Mid- 1956 Evening - Eugene, Oregon, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed in clear weather by four female teenage witnesses (Beck).

In July 1956 20:30 - Montdidier, France -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one male witness on a farm briefly (Seret).

In Mid- 1956 Around 2100 - Stuttgart, Germany -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by two witnesses (Ackermann).

In July 1956 After 2100 - Tripler Hospital, Hawaii, USA -   Abduction

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

In Mid- 1956 22:00 - Bridgeland E, Utah, USA -   Orange ball, over hill, into river bottom. 100 feet overhead, humming sound, moved fast.

In Mid- 1956 22:00 - El Paso E060M, Texas, USA -   T-33A incident.

30 June 1956 22:30 - Yonkers, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness.

In Mid- 1956 Night - High Bridge, New Jersey, USA -   Photo of structured object

1 July 1956 Around 0300 - Bromley, Kentucky, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Grimes).

1 July 1956 04:17 - Columbus E17M, Ohio, USA -   TWA incident.

1 July 1956 22:07 - Crescent City, Florida, USA -   GOC incident.

1 July 1956 22:47 - Winnemucca, Nevada, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed in clear weather by more than four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Anderson).

2 July 1956 - Conway, Massachusetts, USA -   Object travelling at high rate of speed reverses its course without turning around.

2 July 1956 - Boone County Apt, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airport (Pease).

2 July 1956 - New Delhi, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Ash).

2 July 1956 17:10 - North Island Nas, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at a military facility for over two hours. Explanation: Balloon.

3 July 1956 00:45 - Kingston, Washington, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for over 35 minutes (Phillips). Explanation: Star.

3 July 1956 Around 0200 - Yonkers, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 July 1956 07:00 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

3 July 1956 19:30 - Jackson, Mississippi, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed for a few seconds (Hamy). Explanation: Meteor.

3 July 1956 20:00 - Ainsworth, Nebraska, USA -   Orange-silver pear-shaped object flew to the south against northwest wind.

4 July 1956 23:00 - Oolitic, Indiana, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One blue-white round object was observed by three witnesses for a few seconds (Stevenson).

5 July 1956 07:43 - Geneve, Switzerland -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

5 July 1956 16:10 - Mainz, Germany -   A daytime disc was reported (Koenig).

5 July 1956 23:00 - Stanton, Nebraska, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Wagner). Explanation: Balloon.

6 July 1956 14:00 - Munchen, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed for 99 minutes.

6 July 1956 16:10 - Fairbanks, Alaska, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by a male witness for 30 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

6 July 1956 19:37 - Euclid, Ohio, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.

7 July 1956 06:30 - Bountiful, Utah, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over one minute (Comers). Explanation: Balloon.

8 July 1956 00:20 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Star.

8 July 1956 21:10 - Saugerties, New York, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed for 30 minutes (Gavagan). Explanation: Reflection.

10 July 1956 - Boone County Apt, Kentucky, USA -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two witnesses at an airport.

10 July 1956 03:40 - Washington, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Edwards).

10 July 1956 14:00 - Stonesfield, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

11 July 1956 - Karachi, Pakistan -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

12 July 1956 - Levuka Island, Fiji, Pacific -   Several in fishing boat see cigar-shaped UFO so close that square windows are visible.

12 July 1956 00:30 - Agawam, Massachusetts, USA -   Bright light flies erratically, flashes light, rapidly to the east.

12 July 1956 11:57 - Custer Afs, Michigan, USA -   Radar

12 July 1956 15:50 - Ontario, Oregon, USA -   Gray blimps and silver discs seen over airport. USAF investigation team sent in.

12 July 1956 21:00 - Saugerties, New York, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed for 70 minutes (Gavagan). Explanation: Reflection.

12 July 1956 21:30 - Amarillo AFB, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield for 105 minutes (Kavanack). Explanation: Balloon.

13 July 1956 Dawn - Oberweg, Austria -   A daytime disc was reported (Haas).

13 July 1956 10:15 - Basse-Yutz, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Davayat).

14 July 1956 00:45 - Gary, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Barnett).

15 July 1956 - Saarlouis, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

16 July 1956 19:30 - Puyallup, Washington, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

16 July 1956 23:40 - Long Beach, California , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one male witness in a yard for over 26 minutes (James; Kittredge; Morton; Reed). A 6.5-foot-tall tall being was seen. Explanation: Mars.

17 July 1956 11:30 - Rosetta, South Africa -   Photo. Explanation: Hoax.

17 July 1956 Dusk - Ontario, Oregon, USA -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed by three female witnesses in a city for a few seconds (Potter).

17 July 1956 20:45 - Windham Center, Connecticut, USA -   Two objects were observed for over 15 minutes (Glaubinger). Explanation: Psych.

17 July 1956 20:55 - Mastic Apt, New York, USA -   More than one object was observed by military witnesses at an airport for a few seconds. Explanation: Flare.

17 July 1956 21:30 - Blackfoot Sw13M, Idaho, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by five witnesses for over one minute (Webb).

17 July 1956 21:30 - Westover AFB, Massachusetts, USA -   Radar

17 July 1956 22:42 - Otis AFB, Massachusetts, USA -   Military Pilot incident.

18 July 1956 - Hansen, Idaho, USA -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One red cigar-shaped object was observed by two witnesses.

18 July 1956 - Whitestone, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by five witnesses (Vent).

19 July 1956 - Fiji, Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

19 July 1956 - Phoenix, Arizona , USA -   Hovered.

19 July 1956 - Winfield, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

19 July 1956 - Wichita, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Walker).

19 July 1956 - Hutchinson, Kansas, USA -   Several hundred witnesses see "a brilliantly lighted, teardrop shaped, blob of light", which is also tracked by radar.

19 July 1956 01:00 - Arkansas City, Kansas, USA -   Teardrop shaped objects maneuver, emit beams of light. Jets chase. Explanation: Balloon.

19 July 1956 Pre-dawn - El Dorado, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

19 July 1956 04:00 - Hutchinson Air Base, Kansas, USA -   State Police incident. Explanation: Meteor.

19 July 1956 14:00 - Bellingham, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A daytime disc was reported (Church).

19 July 1956 14:30 - San Bernardino, California , USA -   Teenager photographed classic disc-shaped object over house. Object shrinks into distance. Explanation: Hoax.

19 July 1956 16:00 - Sully, Quebec, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

19 July 1956 16:00 - Medway, Maine, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

20 July 1956 - Bridgeport, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

20 July 1956 - Hutchinson, Kansas, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Mars.

20 July 1956 02:05 - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 40 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

20 July 1956 03:00 - Long Beach, California , USA -   Brilliant light: saucer with wires around edge. Wires rotate, saucer spins, moving rapidly to the east.

20 July 1956 04:30 - Wichita E, Kansas, USA -   Photo taken of object seen to east of Wichita. Several of these reports appear to be either Mars or Venus.

20 July 1956 14:30 - Panorama City, California , USA -   Lineman incident. A huge, ball shaped object was seen, from which emerged three two meters tall beings. Explanation: Hoax.

21 July 1956 11:00 - Escuintla, Guatemala -   2 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Meteor.

22 July 1956 - California , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

22 July 1956 00:05 - Challenge, California , USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses for over 25 minutes (Bond).

22 July 1956 Pre-dawn - Red Bluff, California , USA -   Family saw fast moving object that trailed a stream of green fragments. Explanation: Meteor.

22 July 1956 04:44 - in the ocean 400 miles west of Monterey, California, USA -   PAA incident. Explanation: Meteor.

22 July 1956 05:00 - Lakeport, California , USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed for six seconds (Anderson). Explanation: Meteor.

22 July 1956 05:30 - Bakersfield, California , USA -   Bluish green light that appeared to be burning flew rapidly to the west, exploded in air, fell in two pieces.

22 July 1956 05:30 - Piedra, California , USA -   Egg-shaped object flew south, emitted green light like a flame from back. No sound, exploded and crashed.

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

22 July 1956 19:35 - Seattle, Washington, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 20 minutes (Klein). Explanation: Balloon.

23 July 1956 02:01 - Hollywood, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Delong). Explanation: Meteor.

23 July 1956 11:00 - Alpena, Michigan, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for under seven minutes (Werth). Explanation: Balloon.

23 July 1956 19:51 - England, Arkansas, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 90 minutes (Birdsong). Explanation: Star.

23 July 1956 21:30 - Springfield, Massachusetts, USA -   Yellow objects, turned blue-white when stopped.

24 July 1956 20:00 - Walnut Grove, California , USA -   Judge incident.

24 July 1956 20:20 - Singapore, Singapore -   Photo

24 July 1956 22:15 - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Hanson, P).

25 July 1956 - Provo, Utah, USA -   CAP incident.

25 July 1956 - Crowhurst, UK -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses (Ginever).

25 July 1956 17:00 - Dijon, France -   Hovered.

25 July 1956 22:00 - Springfield, Massachusetts, USA -   CRIFO Case 237.

26 July 1956 - Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA -   CRIFO Case 192.

26 July 1956 02:00 - Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

26 July 1956 After 2000 - Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA -   Very high altitude object, bright yellow, no sound. Oblong oval, gleaming gold from setting sun.

26 July 1956 21:30 - Macon, Georgia, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

26 July 1956 22:12 - Gander Se500M, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed on the ocean for 18 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

26 July 1956 22:45 - Bourg.Bresse, France -   Hovered.

27 July 1956 04:43 - Mechanicsburg, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for five minutes (Bradley; Downing). Explanation: Balloon.

27 July 1956 13:30 - Catania Pl G.Verga, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over three minutes.

27 July 1956 14:25 - Wilmington N2M Hwy314, Ohio, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed by three witnesses for six seconds (Saunders). Explanation: Aircraft.

28 July 1956 01:45 - Chilton, Wisconsin, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

28 July 1956 03:30 - Cadillac, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for three hours. Explanation: Planets.

28 July 1956 04:00 - Ocala, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 40 minutes (Giles). Explanation: Balloon.

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

28 July 1956 22:07 - Meriden, Connecticut, USA -   One object was observed for over 13 minutes (Dipizzol).

28 July 1956 22:31 - Commerce, Michigan, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Sanor). Explanation: Balloon.

28 July 1956 Night - Mt Pleasant, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Planets.

28 July 1956 Night - Saginaw, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Planets.

28 July 1956 Night - Bad Axe, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Glassford). Explanation: Planets.

28 July 1956 Night - Bay City, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Planets.

29 July 1956 14:30 - Vancouver, Wa, British Columbia, Canada -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

29 July 1956 14:30 - Bellingham, Washington, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.

29 July 1956 20:43 - Pasadena, California , USA -   GOC incident.

29 July 1956 20:45 - San Bernardino, California , USA -   ADFC incident.

30 July 1956 - Port Austin, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Cubernuss).

30 July 1956 02:00 - Presque Isle, Maine, USA -   Too early for Venus to rise. Explanation: Venus.

30 July 1956 14:25 - Utica, New York, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over 15 minutes (Goodrich). Explanation: Balloon.

30 July 1956 18:00 - Van Nuys, 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 yard (Kittredge). Explanation: Hoax.

30 July 1956 21:10 - Burt, Michigan, USA -   GOC incident.

30 July 1956 21:25 - Rialto, California , USA -   One object was observed for over two minutes (Ray). Explanation: Reflection.

30 July 1956 22:10 - Annapolis, Maryland, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 65 minutes (Merril). Explanation: Mars.

31 July 1956 - Amarillo, Texas, USA -   Photo

In August 1956 - Bethel S, Connecticut, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in cloudy weather by one male witness at a lake (Vaghi).

In August 1956 - Lakenheath, UK -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually.

31 July 1956 - Hughenden, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed (Robinson).

In August 1956 - Tuna, Sweden -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several female witnesses, typical age 36 (Raninger).

In August 1956 - Catlow Valley, Oregon, USA -   A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Stupfel).

August-September 1956 - Bornholm, Denmark -   Ground sighting of UFO

31 July 1956 12:00 - St Augustine, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for 80 minutes (Redman). Explanation: Balloon.

In August 1956 14:00 - Granja de Torrehermosa, Spain -   20 boys playing soccer when tremendous noise. Bullet-shaped aluminum UFO four m. long, stopped in sky 500 m. east of witnesses. two occupants inside. Joined by adults 30 people ran toward, took off.

In August 1956 14:00 - Sabadell, Spain -   A daytime disc was reported.

In August 1956 Around 1800 - Cincinnati, Deer Park, Ohio, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one male witness in a yard (Young).

In August 1956 Night - High Bridge, New Jersey, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Menger).

In August 1956 Night - Fresno, California , USA -   Utah woman described memories of abduction and flight in space craft when living in California.

31 July 1956 23:15 - Carrollton, Ohio, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Three objects were observed for 90 minutes (Fisher). Explanation: Hoax.

Spring 1956 Around 0100 - Palos Hills, Illinois, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by one female witness in a yard for ten minutes (Doogan).

1 August 1956 Around 0200 - Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA -   CRIFO Case 180.

1 August 1956 21:30 - Durango W, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 August 1956 21:30 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 August 1956 22:30 - Le Perthus, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed. Explanation: Re-entry.

2 August 1956 - Suva, Fiji, Pacific -   Hovered. Explanation: Venus.

2 August 1956 03:45 - Van Dyke, Michigan, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 330 minutes. Explanation: Mars.

2 August 1956 04:00 - Amarillo, Texas, USA -   Motion pictures, USAF government interference. Explanation: Hoax.

2 August 1956 Around 1900 - Suva, Fiji, Pacific -   One object was observed by 100 witnesses for eight hours (Ram).

2 August 1956