1 January 1961 - Golden, Colorado , USA -   Photo (explained). Explanation: Coincidenc.

1 January 1961 - Estancia, New Mexico, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Salazar).

1 January 1961 - La Victoria, Venezuela -   A government topographer, Adolfo P. Pisani, was passed by a truck as he was driving on the Andean Highway.

1 January 1961 20:00 - France -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 January 1961 21:00 - Clearview, New York, USA -   Many objects were observed for over two minutes (Hecht).

2 January 1961 - Oakland, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Camara). Explanation: Venus.

2 January 1961 Night - Bruges, Belgium -   Photo

2 January 1961 23:05 - Tampa, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by four witnesses for ten minutes (Barres).

3 January 1961 - Lima, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Carroll).

3 January 1961 - Cloquet, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Angell). Explanation: Meteor.

3 January 1961 - Ukiah, California , USA -   Objects were observed. They buzzed a witness. Two objects were observed.

3 January 1961 09:25 - Dunedin, New Zealand -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed.

3 January 1961 Afternoon - Randle Se12M, Washington, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (McMillin).

3 January 1961 Afternoon - Mount St Helens, Washington, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

3 January 1961 Around 1900 - California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Kuchenski).

3 January 1961 Evening - Oakland, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Camara). Explanation: Venus.

4 January 1961 - Oakland, California , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Camara). Explanation: Venus.

5 January 1961 - Dayton E, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Forves). Explanation: Meteor.

5 January 1961 - Braunschweig, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness.

5 January 1961 - Himmerlandsgade, Denmark -   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.

5 January 1961 06:25 - Beloit, Wisconsin, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Smesrud). Explanation: Meteor.

In early January 1961 Daytime - Khartoum, Sudan -   A daytime disc was reported.

6 January 1961 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at an airport.

6 January 1961 03:00 - Torroja.Priorato, Spain -   Domed disc 6 m. diameter, landed on mountain. Moon light colored. Dog refused to approach landing site.

6 January 1961 17:30 - Burlington, Iowa, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Duke).

6 January 1961 18:45 - Jackson, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 42 seconds (Willett).

6 January 1961 18:45 - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by one witness for over three minutes (Hoover).

6 January 1961 20:50 - Vermillion, South Dakota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 January 1961 - Tarawa Island, Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

8 January 1961 Night - Pagosa Springs, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 January 1961 - Miamisburg, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Fry). Explanation: Mars.

9 January 1961 - Altus Afb Se, Oklahoma, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

9 January 1961 Night - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Venus.

10 January 1961 - Wichita Falls, Texas, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

10 January 1961 - Corpus Christi, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Mobley).

10 January 1961 - Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA -   UFO alters launch of U.S. Navy Polaris missile.

10 January 1961 12:14 - Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA -   Polaris Test incident.

10 January 1961 21:02 - Boulder, Colorado , USA -   Instrumented observation

10 January 1961 21:12 - Benjamin, Texas, USA -   Beech Debonair incident.

10 January 1961 Night - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Shoblom).

10 January 1961 Night - Belfield, New South Wales, Australia -   Photo

11 January 1961 - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Tate). Explanation: Venus.

11 January 1961 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Venus.

11 January 1961 - -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.

11 January 1961 17:45 - Braymer, Missouri, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Hatfield). Explanation: Meteor.

11 January 1961 Around 2100 - Rockford, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Zimmerman).

11 January 1961 Night - Pamplona, Spain -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 January 1961 Evening - Mountain, West Virginia, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Bell).

12 January 1961 22:20 - Long Beach, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Simonds).

13 January 1961 - Buhl, Minnesota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Kirkpatrick). Explanation: Venus.

13 January 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

13 January 1961 - Alaska, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar at an airfield.

13 January 1961 09:00 - Morton, Texas, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Luper).

13 January 1961 Daytime - Spokane, Washington, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

13 January 1961 20:45 - Durban, Virginia Airport, South Africa -   An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, at an airport for 45 minutes (Saddler).

13 January 1961 21:00 - Southern Coast, South Africa -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses.

14 January 1961 - Portales Se3M, New Mexico, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Beran; Zahn). Explanation: Meteor.

14 January 1961 - Roosevelt S, Oklahoma, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Crane). Explanation: Venus.

14 January 1961 18:50 - Linkoping, Sweden -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two witnesses.

14 January 1961 Evening - Clifty Falls, Indiana, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness at a park.

14 January 1961 Night - Corpus Christi, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

15 January 1961 - Holt, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Lore). Explanation: Meteor.

15 January 1961 - Duluth Nne60M, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

15 January 1961 - Cannon AFB, New Mexico, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Venus.

15 January 1961 - Payne Field Se, Washington, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

15 January 1961 22:20 - Oregon, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

15 January 1961 22:20 - California , USA -   Sightings from various sites.

15 January 1961 Night - Scheveningen 15M, Netherlands -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Jager).

In mid-January 1961 Night - Uruguay -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. One object was observed by several witnesses.

16 January 1961 - Santa Rosa Isl W40M, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1961 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1961 - Southern Part, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1961 17:57 - Boron, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

16 January 1961 Night - Las Carreras-Bilbao, Spain -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

16 January 1961 23:20 - Hoquiam, Washington, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

17 January 1961 01:00 - Westport, Washington, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

17 January 1961 18:17 - Cimarron, New Mexico, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. 3G objects were observed by a group of experienced witnesses.

17 January 1961 Evening - Hunter Creek, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

18 January 1961 - Kerang, Victoria, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One light was observed. No sound was heard.

18 January 1961 09:48 - Langley, British Columbia, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Mott).

19 January 1961 - Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

19 January 1961 - Ne Coast, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Mars.

19 January 1961 Daytime - Roseburg E, Oregon, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Rockwell).

19 January 1961 Night - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

20 January 1961 - Kansas, Kansas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

20 January 1961 03:30 - Chenequa, Wisconsin, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

20 January 1961 22:18 - Gladstone R521, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Madden).

20 January 1961 Night - Covina, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

20 January 1961 Night - Brownsville, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Howe).

20 January 1961 23:25 - Marion, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Stevian).

21 January 1961 07:10 - Aberdeen, UK -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses.

21 January 1961 23:00 - Nesmith Lake, Ohio, USA -   Witness call USAF to report a UFO containing four people was hovering over his home. Police did not investigate, USAF concluded he had seen the moon setting. Explanation: Moon.

21 January 1961 Night - Scarborough, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

22 January 1961 - Cluny S, Alberta, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Meteor.

22 January 1961 16:45 - Fort Walton Elgin Afb, Florida, USA -   Motion pictures

22 January 1961 16:45 - Eglin AFB, Florida, USA -   Store Manager incident.

22 January 1961 18:30 - Cestas, France -   Physiological effects.

22 January 1961 18:30 - Cestas-Gazinet, France -   An elongated, glowing, orange object was observed.

22 January 1961 19:00 - Hay Creek, Minnesota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Smith).

22 January 1961 Night - Montana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

23 January 1961 - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

23 January 1961 18:30 - Miles City, Montana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Sterling).

23 January 1961 Evening - Hull, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Borrows).

24 January 1961 20:15 - Evansville, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Al-An').

In late January 1961 Pre-dawn - Bayard N1M, Ohio, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighte, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Physiological effects were noted. More than one object was observed for three hours (Rigney).

In late January 1961 After 0700 - Derzhavinskiy, Kazakhstan -   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 for ten minutes (Kharchenko).

27 January 1961 - Russell, Kansas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

27 January 1961 - Salina, Kansas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

27 January 1961 Around 2000 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

27 January 1961 22:30 - Denver Se, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

28 January 1961 04:33 - Akron, Ohio, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness (Caplinger).

28 January 1961 Night - West Side, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

28 January 1961 Night - Oakview, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake (Anderson).

29 January 1961 - USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

29 January 1961 - Sea.Setonaikai, Japan -   Photo

29 January 1961 19:35 - Versailles, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Beard).

29 January 1961 20:45 - Hawesville, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

29 January 1961 21:30 - Beloit, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.

30 January 1961 - Forbes AFB, Kansas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1961 - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.

30 January 1961 - Kirksville, Missouri, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Stark). Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1961 01:30 - USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

30 January 1961 17:30 - Silver Spring, Maryland, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Madison).

30 January 1961 19:30 - Pagosa Springs, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Gallegos).

30 January 1961 21:30 - Fairmont, Minnesota, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed (Clifford).

In February 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

31 January 1961 Evening - California , USA -   Sightings from various sites.

In February 1961 20:15 - Lille, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported for two minutes.

In February 1961 22:10 - Loqueffret, France -   Domed disc at 150m altitude lights area near nuclear power station.

31 January 1961 22:30 - Rapidan Nw2+M, Minnesota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Knutson).

31 January 1961 Night - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 February 1961 - Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Venus.

1 February 1961 - Bari Obs, Italy -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed at an observatory (Gioverra).

1 February 1961 Around 1900 - Vargon, Sweden -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Three objects were observed in clear weather by five witnesses for over three minutes (Andersson).

1 February 1961 19:50 - Tebstrup, Denmark -   Several objects were observed by several witnesses.

1 February 1961 Night - Brampton, Ontario, Canada -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

2 February 1961 20:10 - Detroit Nw30M, Michigan, USA -   A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball, the size of the moon, was observed in cloudy weather by more than one male witness for six seconds (Larson).

3 February 1961 - Spangdahlem Afb, Germany -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

4 February 1961 17:10 - Traunstein, Germany -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by four witnesses.

5 February 1961 - Cape Prince Wales, Alaska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Ulloa). Explanation: Meteor.

5 February 1961 - Maine, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

5 February 1961 - Bedford, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 February 1961 02:45 - Brunswick, Maine, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

5 February 1961 19:45 - Solvesborg, Sweden -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed in cloudy weather by two witnesses, a married couple, on the shore for over 75 minutes (Tornvall). Explanation: Balloon.

6 February 1961 - Forsyth, Montana, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Fourtner). Explanation: Venus.

6 February 1961 - Indian Springs E8M, Nevada, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Balloon.

6 February 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

6 February 1961 - Atlantic -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Venus.

6 February 1961 20:00 - Innsbruck, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 February 1961 - Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

7 February 1961 22:30 - Biddeford, Maine, USA -   Hovered.

7 February 1961 Night - Argentina -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

8 February 1961 - Springfield, Massachusetts, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Tomkins). Explanation: Meteor.

8 February 1961 - Philippine Sea, Philippines -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

8 February 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Thomas). Explanation: Star.

8 February 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

9 February 1961 - Bitburg Afb, Germany -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

9 February 1961 - Mount Pleasant, New York, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed.

10 February 1961 13:00 - Balephuil, UK -   Ground marks

12 February 1961 - Guadeloupe Island, Guadeloupe -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the shore. Explanation: Satellite.

12 February 1961 - Finland, Finland -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. Explanation: Venus.

12 February 1961 - Garden City, Texas, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

12 February 1961 02:45 - Bjus, Orsa, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by three witnesses for two minutes.

12 February 1961 03:15 - Borlange, Islingby, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

13 February 1961 Around 0300 - Tonges, South Africa -   Nautical UFO.

13 February 1961 21:00 - Lakeport, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Snider).

14 February 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Hoskins). Explanation: Venus.

14 February 1961 19:30 - Stockholm, Sweden -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed in clear weather by three witnesses.

15 February 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Yates). Explanation: Satellite.

16 February 1961 - Union, Maine, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Heald). Explanation: Meteor.

16 February 1961 - Lakeport, California , USA -   Photo

16 February 1961 18:55 - Marysville, Washington, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one experienced male witness for 12 seconds (Matthiesen).

16 February 1961 21:30 - Chamberlain Lake, Maine, USA -   Hovered.

16 February 1961 22:26 - Hannover, Germany -   Several objects were observed by one witness (Liebig).

16 February 1961 Night - Wuppertal, Germany -   One object was observed by eight witnesses.

17 February 1961 - Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Duncan). Explanation: Re-entry.

17 February 1961 - Wuppertal, Germany -   Hovered.

18 February 1961 20:00 - Crailsheim, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness.

18 February 1961 21:30 - Rosenheim, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Several objects, the size of a star, were observed by four witnesses (Egeler).

19 February 1961 19:30 - Bergstrom AFB, Texas, USA -   Radar

19 February 1961 20:50 - Randers, Denmark -   Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed by one witness.

19 February 1961 22:00 - Friedrichshafen, Germany -   One object was observed at a lake.

20 February 1961 - Kalispell, Montana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

20 February 1961 - Kirkland Lake, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

20 February 1961 06:30 - Suring, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object, twice the size of the moon, was observed (Pendl).

21 February 1961 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

21 February 1961 - Norresundby, Denmark -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 February 1961 19:40 - Linkoping, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness.

21 February 1961 19:40 - Vikingstad, Sweden -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness.

21 February 1961 Night - Hordaland, Norway -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 February 1961 Night - Bergen, Norway -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses.

22 February 1961 - Silver Bay, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

22 February 1961 - Gilbert, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

22 February 1961 - Webb AFB, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

22 February 1961 - Yokohama, Japan -   Photo

22 February 1961 - Fort Walton, Florida, USA -   Photo

22 February 1961 22:30 - Sjogestad, Sweden -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one witness.

23 February 1961 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

23 February 1961 - Dhahran Afb, Saudi Arabia -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

23 February 1961 Afternoon - Entzheim, France -   A daytime disc was reported.

23 February 1961 18:30 - Muenchen (Munich), Germany -   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.

23 February 1961 Night - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

24 February 1961 - Madrid, Spain -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

24 February 1961 21:05 - Bruxelles E, Belgium -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male witness for five minutes (Dohmen).

26 February 1961 - Tyndall AFB, Florida, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

26 February 1961 04:15 - Lake Mosso, Denmark -   One object was observed.

27 February 1961 - Fort Meade, Maryland, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at a military facility (Kettler). Explanation: Mirage.

27 February 1961 - San Bernardino, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Ducker). Explanation: Balloon.

27 February 1961 - Guam, Guam, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

27 February 1961 - Lewis, UK -   Nautical UFO. Ships crew watched odd object twist, turn, and fall into sea.

27 February 1961 22:15 - Bark River, Michigan, USA -   Housewife incident. Fiery-red, round object, preceded by light rays

28 February 1961 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

28 February 1961 - Waverly Afs, Iowa, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar only by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Malfunct.

28 February 1961 - Williston, North Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Lord). Explanation: Venus.

28 February 1961 - Adair Afs, Oregon, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Mars.

28 February 1961 - Atlantic -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

In March 1961 - Oddesundbroen Sydthy, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

In March 1961 - Ust Maya Aldan R, Russia -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two experienced military witnesses on a river (Orlova).

In March 1961 - Tadzhikistan, Tajikistan -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed.

In March 1961 - Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed.

28 February 1961 03:15 - Lakeville, Massachusetts, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One star was observed by more than three witnesses in a yard for five minutes (Blackwood). A noise was heard.

In March 1961 15:00 - Koge, Denmark -   Occupant

28 February 1961 19:50 - Homburg Tannus, Germany -   Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Seven objects were observed.

1 March 1961 - Tioga, North Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

1 March 1961 - Spring Brook, North Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

Spring 1961 Night - Millville, New Jersey, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for seven minutes (Zambone).

2 March 1961 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

2 March 1961 - Richmond, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

2 March 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

2 March 1961 - Great Falls, Montana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

2 March 1961 21:15 - Rowlands Castle, UK -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

3 March 1961 - Aviano Afb, Italy -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

3 March 1961 - Ephrata, Washington, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Venus.

3 March 1961 - Grace, Idaho, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

3 March 1961 20:00 - Bamford, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

3 March 1961 21:00 - Wolfsburg, Germany -   One object was observed by several witnesses (Meller).

4 March 1961 - Lakenheath, UK -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

4 March 1961 00:02 - Meggen, Switzerland -   Hovered.

4 March 1961 06:15 - Kirchberg, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Raab).

4 March 1961 12:02 - Weidenau, Germany -   One object, the size of the moon, was observed by two witnesses (Angerer; Guhr).

4 March 1961 18:45 - Rosenheim, Germany -   One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses (Egeler; Niedermeier).

4 March 1961 19:50 - Salzburg, Austria -   One object was observed by a male witness.

4 March 1961 19:53 - Weidach, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Lachermaier).

4 March 1961 Night - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

5 March 1961 - Lanett, Alabama, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Smith). Explanation: Satellite.

5 March 1961 00:45 - Throckley, UK -   Several objects were observed by one witness.

6 March 1961 - Portland, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (White). Explanation: Satellite.

6 March 1961 - Kyushu, Japan -   Photo

6 March 1961 18:15 - Rotenburg, Germany -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

6 March 1961 22:15 - South Miami, Florida, USA -   Dirigible-shaped UFO hovers 100 feet over tomato field. three small objects emerge, fly off. three cars emerge and are lowered to ground together with 12 people in cylinder. They get in cars, drive off. Unreliable. Explanation: Hoax.

7 March 1961 - San Bernardino, California , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Ducker). Explanation: Balloon.

7 March 1961 - Nashville, Tennessee, USA -   Photo

7 March 1961 - Hackensack, New Jersey, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 March 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

8 March 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

8 March 1961 16:05 - Kolding, Denmark -   One object was observed by one witness.

8 March 1961 21:40 - Arhus, Denmark -   Two objects were observed by one witness.

9 March 1961 - Heppner, Oregon, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Buchman). Explanation: Venus.

9 March 1961 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Haney). Explanation: Meteor.

10 March 1961 - Minot, North Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1961 - Upper Hayford Raf, UK -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Mars.

10 March 1961 - Bismarck, North Dakota, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Venus.

10 March 1961 20:45 - Bowna, Victoria, Australia -   An object on the ground with four windows, a fire, and four figures.

10 March 1961 21:10 - Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia -   Nocturnal light maneuvers over wide area near Hume Rsvr.

11 March 1961 Night - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

12 March 1961 - Australia, Australia -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

12 March 1961 21:00 - La Porte, Indiana, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

13 March 1961 - Ketchikan, Alaska, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Star.

13 March 1961 - Osgood, Indiana, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Hardebeck). Explanation: Satellite.

13 March 1961 - Guard Island, Alaska, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Star.

13 March 1961 - San Diego, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Friel).

13 March 1961 14:15 - Copenhagen, Vanlose, Denmark -   One object was observed by one witness.

13 March 1961 Before 2100 - Fort Ord, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at a military facility (Micale).

14 March 1961 - West Hollywood, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Gagliani). Explanation: Balloon.

14 March 1961 - Elkins, West Virginia, USA -   EAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.

15 March 1961 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

15 March 1961 17:30 - Barnawartha, New South Wales, Australia -   A daytime disc was reported (Anderson; Staff; Woodcock).

15 March 1961 18:25 - Syracuse E20M, New York, USA -   Hovering objects were observed using optical instruments. More than one object, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Mohr).

15 March 1961 Around 2200 - Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Burns).

16 March 1961 - UK -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

16 March 1961 - Mediterranean -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

16 March 1961 18:15 - Admiralty Bay, Antarctica -   Nautical UFO, crew of icebreaker watch fiery oval for 12 seconds, object splits in two, falls into ocean.

16 March 1961 23:00 - Gothersgade, Denmark -   Two objects were observed by two witnesses.

17 March 1961 19:30 - Ravensburg, Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness.

17 March 1961 21:40 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

17 March 1961 Night - Los Angeles, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

18 March 1961 - Kingsbury Ordnance Plant, Indiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness at a military facility.

18 March 1961 - Hackensack, New Jersey, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

18 March 1961 23:58 - Knabberup, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by two witnesses.

20 March 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

20 March 1961 22:15 - Andelfingen, Switzerland -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Mauz).

20 March 1961 22:15 - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   Five objects were observed by two male witnesses for over three minutes (Green).

20 March 1961 22:15 - Ravensburg, Germany -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

21 March 1961 - Springfield E60M, Missouri, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

21 March 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

21 March 1961 - Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia -   Bright light with tail of orange sparks. north to south.

21 March 1961 19:00 - Holmsland, Denmark -   One object was observed by seven witnesses.

22 March 1961 21:45 - Fort Pierce, Florida, USA -   Beechcraft incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

23 March 1961 20:30 - Ravensburg, Germany -   One object was observed.

23 March 1961 21:45 - Fort Pierce, Florida, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One star was observed by several witnesses.

24 March 1961 Afternoon - Whitstone, New Zealand -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

25 March 1961 - Titusville, Florida, USA -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed. Explanation: Aircraft.

27 March 1961 Night - Windsor, Ontario, Canada -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses.

30 March 1961 20:45 - Store-Heddinge, Denmark -   Three objects were observed by one witness.

30 March 1961 20:45 - Resen, Denmark -   A green fireball was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One green green fireball was observed.

31 March 1961 - in Pacific off, California, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Re-entry.

In Spring 1961 - Lake Huron, Michigan, USA -   Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by three witnesses at a lake.

31 March 1961 - Yokohama, Japan -   Photo

In Spring 1961 - Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA -   Animal mutilation case. Gravity effects. One object was observed by one experienced male witness in a desert (Sur).

31 March 1961 - Monrovia, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In April 1961 18:00 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object, twice the size of the moon, was observed (Montague).

1961 Spring 22:00 - Millville, New Jersey, USA -   Couple observes maneuvering nocturnal light

In April 1961 Night - North Carolina, USA -   Abduction

In Spring 1961 Night - Minnesota, USA -   Abduction

In Spring 1961 Around 2300 - Gundrod, Denmark -   An object was tracked by radar. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. One object was observed by two experienced male military witnesses.

3 April 1961 20:38 - Rungsted, Denmark -   Green fireballs were observed. Two green green fireballs were observed.

4 April 1961 00:30 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 April 1961 19:37 - Brede, Denmark -   Hovered.

5 April 1961 - Corvallis, Oregon, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Avery). Explanation: Meteor.

6 April 1961 02:00 - Eastbourne, UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, the size of the moon, was observed.

8 April 1961 21:00 - Erlangen, Germany -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed.

9 April 1961 - Yokota, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

9 April 1961 - Kingsville, Texas, USA -   Hovered.

10 April 1961 - Taiwan, Taiwan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

11 April 1961 - Pebble Beach, California , USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Wachelew). Explanation: Jupiter.

11 April 1961 - Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

11 April 1961 23:41 - Amager, Denmark -   Green fireballs were observed. Three green green fireballs were observed by one witness.

14 April 1961 - Hackensack, New Jersey, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

15 April 1961 - Longview, Texas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range by a female witness (Gregg, D).

In mid-April 1961 21:00 - Altus, Oklahoma, USA -   The object came from the sky, hovered, dispatched a small object, it returned and then came toward us at a high rate of speed.

16 April 1961 - Seguin W, Texas, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Smith). Explanation: Balloon.

16 April 1961 - Laredo, Texas, USA -   Objects were sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. More than one object was observed.

18 April 1961 11:00 - Eagle River, Wisconsin, USA -   Case involving men from a UFO giving 'pancakes' for water. Explanation: Psych.

19 April 1961 22:08 - Hemmet, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by five witnesses.

20 April 1961 - Hanna City Afs, Illinois, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Balloon.

20 April 1961 - Sheridan, Wyoming, 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 (Strayer). Explanation: Psych.

20 April 1961 01:30 - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -   Hovered.

20 April 1961 14:50 - Palma, Spain -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed on the ocean.

21 April 1961 After 0200 - Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Murphy).

22 April 1961 - Karachi, Pakistan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

22 April 1961 16:00 - Anaheim, California , USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by three witnesses for over 15 minutes (Kender).

22 April 1961 Before 2300 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Weyss).

23 April 1961 01:45 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one experienced male witness (Wisniewski).

24 April 1961 - Juneau, Alaska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Inman). Explanation: Meteor.

24 April 1961 03:34 - off the US Coast, California, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two experienced male military witnesses on the ocean.

24 April 1961 03:34 - (Constellation), Pacific -   Reddish-white round object or light, similar to satellite. Explanation: Meteor.

26 April 1961 - Indonesia -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

26 April 1961 - Yokota Se1000M, Japan -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.

26 April 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

26 April 1961 Around 2100 - Ganserndorf, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

27 April 1961 - Kadena W, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

27 April 1961 - Sugar Camp Twp, Wisconsin, USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Lorbetske).

27 April 1961 06:00 - Lake Onega, Russia -   Bluish green oval size of jetliner going east broke ice on lake, trench 50 feet and 10 feet deep. Sample residue magnesium, aluminum, calcium, barium, titanium.

27 April 1961 Around 1400 - Pescara, Italy -   A journalist, at the unexpected shut down of his car, comes out and notes five flying discs, which he photographs. These are much clearer than two UFO photos current at the time. Probable journalistic hoax. (Ghibaudi).

28 April 1961 - Derry, Ma, New Hampshire, USA -   Moonwatch incident. Explanation: Meteor.

28 April 1961 - Mount Wilson, California , USA -   A daytime disc was reported (Constable).

28 April 1961 Night - Dundee, South Africa -   An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by more than three witnesses (Chiole).

29 April 1961 16:00 - Bailey'S Beach, Ny, Rhode Island, USA -   Contractor incident. Explanation: Balloon.

30 April 1961 - Watchung, New Jersey, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Rosenbach). Explanation: Balloon.

In May 1961 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed for over an hour.

In May 1961 Around 2200 - Lynnfield Hwy128, Massachusetts, USA -   A flying disc was observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. One disc, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by three witnesses on a highway for seven minutes (Lingel).

1 May 1961 - Atsugi Nas, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at a military facility. Explanation: Meteor.

2 May 1961 - Pacific -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

3 May 1961 - East St Louis, Illinois, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentifiable object and its occupants were observed at close range (Mathney).

3 May 1961 - Toonpang, New South Wales, Australia -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed.

3 May 1961 22:00 - Union Mills, Indiana, USA -   Approximate date. A hemispherical craft with portholes, resting on a road, took off when a car came near it.

4 May 1961 - Wake N100M, Wake Island -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

4 May 1961 - Meridian, Mississippi, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

4 May 1961 After 2000 - Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by more than two witnesses for over six minutes (Weingard).

4 May 1961 21:20 - Inglewood, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Yates).

4 May 1961 After 2200 - Mayfield Heights, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses (Kinkoff).

5 May 1961 - Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

5 May 1961 Evening - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

5 May 1961 22:10 - Athol, Massachusetts, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by five witnesses on a railroad for 20 minutes (Demarest).

6 May 1961 22:45 - Pinola, Indiana, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two objects, the size of a star, were observed by one male 16-year-old witness for over 15 minutes.

7 May 1961 - Kettering, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (McCarthy). Explanation: Meteor.

7 May 1961 00:27 - Muenster (Munster), Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Kreddig).

7 May 1961 04:20 - Gundagai 10M, New South Wales, Australia -   Photo

8 May 1961 - Tempe, Arizona , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 May 1961 - Olympia, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. A daytime disc was reported in a city (Metcalf).

8 May 1961 04:40 - Branksome, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed.

8 May 1961 20:24 - Besancon Obs, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for over one minute.

9 May 1961 07:45 - Wellington, South Africa -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

9 May 1961 23:49 - Malo-Les-Bains, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for over one minute.

10 May 1961 - Juneau, Alaska, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Warner). Explanation: Satellite.

10 May 1961 - Silver Grove, Kentucky, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Garlinger). Explanation: Star.

10 May 1961 - Fort Bliss, Texas, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by military witnesses at a military facility. Explanation: Star.

10 May 1961 18:40 - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK -   One object was observed by three witnesses.

10 May 1961 After 2100 - Ohio, USA -   Several objects were observed.

10 May 1961 Night - Griffiss AFB, New York, USA -   One object was observed at an airfield.

10 May 1961 23:30 - Eagle Bend, Minnesota, USA -   An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object, about 5 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one male witness at a lake (Vogt, R).

11 May 1961 - Atlantic -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

11 May 1961 - Silver Grove, Kentucky, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Garlinger). Explanation: Star.

11 May 1961 - Lake Worth, Florida, USA -   Hovered.

12 May 1961 19:58 - West Bromwich, UK -   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.

12 May 1961 19:59 - Northampton, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

12 May 1961 20:00 - Hessle, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

12 May 1961 20:00 - Borehamwood, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses.

12 May 1961 20:00 - Rotherham, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by seven witnesses.

12 May 1961 22:55 - Anvers, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three experienced witnesses for 42 seconds (Liwchitz).

13 May 1961 - Silver Grove, Kentucky, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Garlinger). Explanation: Star.

13 May 1961 - Charleston, West Virginia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Sievin). Explanation: Balloon.

13 May 1961 Dawn - East Africa Airways, Sudan -   East African Airways incident.

13 May 1961 22:55 - Warwickshire, UK -   One object was observed.

14 May 1961 - South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Benoit). Explanation: Satellite.

14 May 1961 11:00 - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA -   Nautical UFO. Witness saw object while crossing Miss. river. Watched through binoculars. Object floating on river when first noticed. Water surface disturbed as object ascended.

14 May 1961 24:00 - Puerto Belgrano, Argentina -   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.

15 May 1961 - Atlantic -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

15 May 1961 - Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Satellite.

15 May 1961 - San Antonio, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Garza). Explanation: Satellite.

15 May 1961 21:00 - Moffat, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by five male experienced witnesses.

16 May 1961 21:45 - Hexham, UK -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

17 May 1961 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Richards). Explanation: Balloon.

17 May 1961 After 1400 - Wien (Vienna), Austria -   A daytime disc was reported (Lovak).

19 May 1961 - California, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

19 May 1961 - Jupiter, Florida, USA -   Mystery Satellite incident.

19 May 1961 - Bay Minette, Alabama, USA -   Silver-like object with tapered edges reflecting sunlight to the NNE. Explanation: Satellite.

19 May 1961 15:50 - Long Beach, California , USA -   Falling leaf motion.

20 May 1961 - Pacific -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

20 May 1961 09:00 - Tyndall AFB, Florida, USA -   White-orange round object. Explanation: Venus.

20 May 1961 11:50 - Greerton, New Zealand -   Hovered.

20 May 1961 22:20 - Huddinge, Sweden -   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 one female witness, an experienced observor, in a yard for over one minute (Browall).

21 May 1961 - Pacific -   USN incident. Explanation: Satellite.

21 May 1961 23:00 - Holbaek-Frederikss, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by a female witness.

21 May 1961 Before 2300 - North Shore, New York, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by three male witnesses (Newman).

22 May 1961 - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Venus.

22 May 1961 10:00 - Santa Teresa.Tuy, Venezuela -   Doctors incident.

22 May 1961 16:30 - Tyndall AFB, Florida, USA -   USAF Wives incident.

22 May 1961 Around 2000 - Clinton, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one male witness for 30 seconds (Henderson).

23 May 1961 - Victoria, Australia -   Large object like meteor, object broken up. Explanation: Meteor.

23 May 1961 - Cross City, Florida, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar.

23 May 1961 - Bronson, Florida, USA -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar.

23 May 1961 15:20 - Napier, New Zealand -   Round silver bowl-shaped object flies slowly to the south, reaches aerodrome and vanishes in place.

23 May 1961 Around 2300 - Monett, Missouri, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two objects were observed by two male witnesses in a city for 30 minutes (Willard).

24 May 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

24 May 1961 - Falls Church, Virginia , USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (McMillan). Explanation: Balloon.

25 May 1961 - Smyrna, Delaware, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Gates). Explanation: Balloon.

25 May 1961 - Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia -   Conical shaped object falling to earth. Explanation: Meteor.

25 May 1961 08:35 - Devonport, Tasmania, Australia -   Group of children saw silvery but not reflective object fly over, pencil shaped, no sound. Speed slow to the NNW straight line. U-2 spy plane in area at time, going to the north. Explanation: Aircraft.

25 May 1961 22:00 - Shepperton, UK -   One object was observed for 30 minutes.

27 May 1961 17:00 - Nashville, Tennessee, USA -   Reporter incident. Explanation: Balloon.

28 May 1961 Night - Florianopolis Ne, Brazil -   Airmen incident.

29 May 1961 22:00 - Newark, Ohio, USA -   Motion pictures

30 May 1961 - Longview, Texas, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range by a female witness (Gregg, D).

31 May 1961 - Wichita Falls, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

31 May 1961 - Duluth, Minnesota, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Stelzer). Explanation: Meteor.

In June 1961 - Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Burstow).

In June 1961 - Biddeston, Queensland, Australia -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed.

In June 1961 - St George, Queensland, Australia -   Metallic object.

In June 1961 01:30 - Portland, Maine, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds.

In June 1961 02:15 - Santos 48000, Brazil -   Luminous cigar, 50 cm long, crackling sound, enters apartment. Probably ball lightning. Explanation: EM.

31 May 1961 12:00 - Toonpang, New South Wales, Australia -   Large object hovers, four small delta-shaped objects exit and maneuver around, then rejoin.

In June 1961 15:00 - Malonne, Belgium -   One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness (Elsen).

In June 1961 Evening - Glenville, New York, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses.

In June 1961 21:50 - Koge Bugt, Denmark -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness.

1 June 1961 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Richards). Explanation: Balloon.

1 June 1961 - Highland Park, Illinois, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Haberkamp). Explanation: Star.

1 June 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

1 June 1961 Dawn - Passau, Germany -   A daytime disc was reported.

2 June 1961 - Tampa, Florida, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually.

2 June 1961 - Miyako Jima Afs, Japan -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

2 June 1961 22:17 - Myako Jima Air Station, Japan -   Blue-white light fly erratic course at varying speed

3 June 1961 - Manawa, Wisconsin, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by witnesses (as reported to the police) (Taubel).

3 June 1961 06:35 - Savona, Italy -   Off this town, four people in a boat were suddenly shaken by growing waves and saw the sea swelling like an enormous bubble one kilometer away.

4 June 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Jackson). Explanation: Venus.

4 June 1961 14:00 - Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, USA -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. A group of cigar-shaped objects was observed by one female witness for ten minutes (Annis).

5 June 1961 - Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness at an airfield. Explanation: Satellite.

5 June 1961 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Satellite.

5 June 1961 - Champaign, Illinois, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Kaemper). Explanation: Star.

5 June 1961 - Atherton, Queensland, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by numerous witnesses.

5 June 1961 - Webster, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Priestly).

5 June 1961 02:30 - Anchieta Hwy, Brazil -   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 (Godinsko; Miranda).

5 June 1961 22:15 - Akron, Ohio, USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Star.

6 June 1961 - Naha Afb, Japan -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Satellite.

7 June 1961 - Helena, Montana, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by numerous male witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, as reported to the police (Collings).

7 June 1961 - Cairns, Queensland, Australia -   Photographed through telescope. Oval-shaped red glowing object.

7 June 1961 19:30 - Bristol, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

8 June 1961 20:15 - Bristol, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness.

8 June 1961 20:25 - Whitefield, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses.

9 June 1961 - Winfield, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male children (Stark, B).

9 June 1961 Before 1100 - Charleston, South Carolina, USA -   One object was observed by three witnesses.

9 June 1961 19:00 - Bristol, UK -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.

10 June 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

11 June 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Quarmiley). Explanation: Meteor.

11 June 1961 - Webster, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Priestly).

11 June 1961 08:30 - Valenciennes, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by one witness.

11 June 1961 23:00 - Villanueva.Rio, Spain -   Pricklings all over body, especially on head. Spinning luminous object 20-30 m. altitude, 250 m away. UFO changed color white to red to purple to white. 12 other witnesses. Horses, dogs, sheep reacted

12 June 1961 Pre-dawn - Marion, New York, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed by 20 witnesses for over an hour (Dingfelder).

12 June 1961 12:50 - Reno, Nevada, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, for over three minutes (Carson).

12 June 1961 18:30 - Waynesville, Ohio, USA -   Smoke ring in presence of UFO.

13 June 1961 15:35 - Bethungra, New South Wales, Australia -   .25m diameter disc just above telephone lines at railroad station. Whistles. Lines become tangled.

14 June 1961 - Bucyrus, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Schiska). Explanation: Venus.

16 June 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A lunar anomaly was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Browning). Explanation: Moon.

18 June 1961 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Silsby). Explanation: Star.

18 June 1961 22:35 - Dundee, UK -   Sightings from various sites.

18 June 1961 Night - Edinburgh, UK -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed by a male witness.

19 June 1961 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Radio Technician incident.

19 June 1961 02:00 - Edinburgh, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses for 30 seconds.

19 June 1961 12:00 - Exeter Apt, UK -   Large, bright shining UFO, radar tracked at 50,000 feet.

20 June 1961 - Bunker Hill Afb, Indiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

20 June 1961 - Pacific -   UAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.

21 June 1961 19:40 - Gateshead, UK -   One object was observed by two witnesses.

22 June 1961 - Altus AFB, Oklahoma, USA -   USAF incident.

22 June 1961 Dawn - Seattle, Washington, USA -   Landed remotely.

25 June 1961 - Pacific -   An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar only by military witnesses. Explanation: Weather.

In late June 1961 23:50 - Barabon Siding, Queensland, Australia -   Classic disc passes over, car engine quits running.

26 June 1961 Around 0300 - New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA -   Merchant incident.

26 June 1961 21:30 - Nice, France -   Hovered.

27 June 1961 01:10 - Bamberg, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Brugger).

27 June 1961 Daytime - Aspen, Colorado , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 2 feet across, was observed by 50 witnesses, typical age 19, at a mountain for over one minute (Joranson).

28 June 1961 22:40 - Moffat, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Thompson).

29 June 1961 - Rome Center, Michigan, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Grude). Explanation: Meteor.

30 June 1961 - Dexter, Missouri, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Conner). Explanation: Venus.

30 June 1961 - Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Krieghoff). Explanation: Venus.

30 June 1961 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake (Hamm). Explanation: Jupiter.

In Mid- 1961 - Weston, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In July 1961 - Gulf of Mexico -   Engineer Ruby H incident.

In July 1961 - -   An abduction of a witness was reported. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one witness for 18 days.

In Mid- 1961 - Wenatchee, Washington, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male military witness near a nuclear test site (Sanstrom).

In July 1961 - Mount Pleasant Us27, Michigan, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.

In July 1961 Daytime - France -   Abduction

In Mid- 1961 Daytime - Voronezh, Russia -   Hovered.

In July 1961 Around 1400 - Fort Worth, Texas, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.

Early 1960's Afternoon - Topanga Canyon, Grandview Dr, California , USA -   Three metallic discs seen hovering over Topanga State Park. Missing time.

In Mid- 1961 15:00 - Rybinsk, Russia -   Missile battery fires upon enormous UFO at 60,000', surrounded by small satellite objects. Small UFOs swoop down, stall all electrical equipment at base, then rejoin large craft.

In July 1961 Afternoon - Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA -   Explained as tumbleweed. Explanation: Natural.

In July 1961 Evening - Willapa Bay, Washington, USA -   Objects were observed using optical instruments. 10 objects were observed in foggy weather by two witnesses on the ocean for 30 minutes (Louderback).

30 June 1961 21:30 - Halstead, UK -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted by multiple independent witnesses. Two objects were observed by one male witness.

In July 1961 21:30 - Bradfordville, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported (McClelland).

30 June 1961 21:30 - Essex, UK -   Several reports.

Early 1960's Around 2200 - East Grand Forks 10, Minnesota, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, larger than a star, was observed in clear weather by one male witness for over one minute (Larson).

30 June 1961 22:10 - Stanstead Abbots, UK -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted by multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses (Wilkinson).

In July 1961 22:30 - Geysersville, California , USA -   Witnesses watched 3-4 luminous objects maneuvering over 30 minutes. One landed. Door opened, man 4'8" tall walked out, dressed in green, boots. Yawned, back inside, gone in flash.

In Mid- 1961 22:30 - Presque Isle Oxbow, Wisconsin, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, at a lake for several minutes (Sellers).

1 July 1961 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Melsner). Explanation: Venus.

1 July 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

1 July 1961 - Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.

Mid- 1961 22:30 - Tonawanda, New York, USA -   Objects were observed. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. Three objects, larger than a star, were observed in clear weather by one male witness at an electric plant for two minutes (Christy).

1 July 1961 Night - Sacramento, California , USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by several witnesses.

2 July 1961 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Leon). Explanation: Reflection.

2 July 1961 Night - Stade, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

3 July 1961 00:15 - Ryde, UK -   Object resembling a hovercraft with 5 windows through which bright orange light shone hovered 20m above trees. Suddenly left at high speed.

3 July 1961 00:15 - Ryde, UK -   An object resembling a hovercraft, having five windows through which an orange light was shining, hovered about 20 meters above the trees.

4 July 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

4 July 1961 - Bethlehem, Connecticut, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Risley). Explanation: Balloon.

4 July 1961 02:30 - Southwick, Mississippi, USA -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed by more than one female witness in a city (Biczynski, P).

4 July 1961 16:30 - Cringila, New South Wales, Australia -   A daytime disc was reported (Matatko).

4 July 1961 22:15 - Cleveland, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by three witnesses for a few seconds (Stadvec). Explanation: Star.

4 July 1961 22:15 - Akron, Ohio, USA -   Private Pilot incident.

4 July 1961 Night - Hildesheim, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 July 1961 04:00 - Iverley, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Mole).

5 July 1961 Night - Hopkins Apt, Ohio, USA -   Private Pilot incident.

6 July 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

6 July 1961 - Manchester, Tennessee, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Cimino). Explanation: Meteor.

7 July 1961 - Walton-On-The-Naze 20M, UK -   Nautical UFO.

7 July 1961 - Muskegon, Michigan, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by a group of witnesses (Freeman).

7 July 1961 11:00 - Queensland, Australia -   Photo

7 July 1961 23:00 - Copemish, Michigan, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Large round object split into four objects that stayed in formation, settled low behind trees.

7 July 1961 23:00 - Copemiah, Michigan, USA -   A large ball fly slow, split into four after 45 minutes

8 July 1961 22:10 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   Yellow-orange disc in area for 10 minutes.

8 July 1961 23:00 - Beulah E5M, Michigan, USA -   Projectionist incident.

9 July 1961 Night - Yukon, Missouri, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed.

10 July 1961 03:00 - Pontiac, Michigan, USA -   An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by numerous male witnesses (as reported to the police) (Hart; Putnam).

11 July 1961 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Tech). Explanation: Balloon.

11 July 1961 - Nags Head, North Carolina, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the shore (Brockman). Explanation: Meteor.

11 July 1961 06:02 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several witnesses on the ocean (Wilson).

11 July 1961 19:45 - Springfield, Ohio, USA -   Round bright light like shiny aluminum, pass overhead

11 July 1961 22:36 - Meudon Observatory, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness at an observatory for over one minute.

12 July 1961 - Eganville, Ontario, Canada -   Ground marks

12 July 1961 - Waterford, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (White).

12 July 1961 - Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 July 1961 - Akron, Ohio, USA -   Photo

13 July 1961 - Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Meteor.

13 July 1961 - Virginia , USA -   An abduction of a witness was reported. Telepathic phenomena were said to have occurred. An abduction by alien entities was reported by one male witness (Monroe).

15 July 1961 - Munger, Minnesota, USA -   Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by 400 witnesses. Explanation: Hoax.

17 July 1961 02:00 - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA -   Two in car saw in mirror a low-flying object that overtook their car. Explanation: Psych.

18 July 1961 - Camp Wolters, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Explanation: Satellite.

18 July 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

18 July 1961 - Hammersley Fork, Pennsylvania, USA -   A daytime disc was reported.

19 July 1961 - Pacific -   Slick Al incident. Explanation: Meteor.

20 July 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

20 July 1961 - Port Arthur, Texas, USA -   An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually. An unidentified object was tracked by radar and sighted visually on the shore.

20 July 1961 08:00 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Trans-Texas DC-3 incident.

20 July 1961 09:00 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Pilot in DC three saw two bright white lights fly in formation

21 July 1961 - Helena, Montana, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by military witnesses.

21 July 1961 Night - Erlangen, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Kadenbach).

22 July 1961 - Louisville S60M, Kentucky, USA -   EAL incident. Explanation: Satellite.

22 July 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Cassler). Explanation: Satellite.

23 July 1961 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Webb). Explanation: Planet.

23 July 1961 - Pacific -   A comet-like object was observed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Wilson). Explanation: Planet.

24 July 1961 - Texarkana, Texas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Bounds). Explanation: Satellite.

24 July 1961 - Midwest, USA -   A comet-like object was observed. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Planet.

24 July 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

24 July 1961 20:01 - Ilha Grande, Brazil -   Vasp Scandia incident.

25 July 1961 - Cameron, Louisiana, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed on the ocean (Westbrook). Explanation: Balloon.

25 July 1961 - Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Satellite.

In late July 1961 - Gresham, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by two male witnesses, typical age 12 (Okrasinski).

25 July 1961 - Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Smith, J).

25 July 1961 22:00 - Palatka, Florida, USA -   Two objects were observed (Matthews).

26 July 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

26 July 1961 - McClellan AFB, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

26 July 1961 - Dayton N, Ohio, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Dismier; Gerhardt). Explanation: Balloon.

26 July 1961 09:30 - Haarlem, Netherlands -   A daytime disc was reported (Limburg).

26 July 1961 14:15 - Bodensee, Switzerland -   A daytime disc was reported.

26 July 1961 Around 1700 - Cannes, France -   A daytime disc was reported (Wurtz).

26 July 1961 19:45 - Amberg, Germany -   A daytime disc was reported.

26 July 1961 20:00 - Mariaort, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

26 July 1961 Evening - Sao Paulo, Brazil -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

26 July 1961 21:30 - Viersen, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

27 July 1961 - Tachikawa Afb, Japan -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Balloon.

28 July 1961 - Misawa Afb, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

29 July 1961 - Eatonton, Georgia, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Wall). Explanation: Satellite.

29 July 1961 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Meiser). Explanation: Jupiter.

29 July 1961 - Atlantic -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses on the ocean. Explanation: Satellite.

30 July 1961 - Vincennes, Indiana, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Griffith). Explanation: Satellite.

30 July 1961 - Brooklyn, New York, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Leon). Explanation: Satellite.

30 July 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

30 July 1961 - Atlantic -   SWA incident. Explanation: Meteor.

30 July 1961 01:30 - San Bernardino, California , USA -   100 feet arrowhead with vertical shaft hovers, climbs, then to the east.

31 July 1961 - Fundamori, Japan -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Satellite.

In August 1961 - Fontana, California , USA -   Photo, evaluated by USAF as a hoax. Explanation: Hoax.

31 July 1961 - Plainview, New York, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Dougherty). Explanation: Star.

31 July 1961 - Pacific -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

31 July 1961 - Northern Territory, Australia -   Long white glowing object, flaming tail, buzzed train on railway.

In August 1961 - Bel Air, Maryland, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In August 1961 - Tobolsk, Russia -   Aircraft and 7 lost. Plane found intact in small clearing, the 7 men gone.

In August 1961 01:30 - Rogers, Kentucky, USA -   Occupants

31 July 1961 02:50 - Seraing, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male witness for over three minutes (Erler).

31 July 1961 Morning - Bishopbriggs, UK -   A daytime disc was reported.

In August 1961 21:01 - x, Africa -   Photo. Explanation: Re-entry.

31 July 1961 21:30 - Montevideo, Uruguay -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

31 July 1961 21:55 - Prescott, Arizona , USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by five male experienced witnesses (Ganger).

In August 1961 Around 2200 - Hamburg, Finland -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple indepen