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

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

2 January 1953 - North Bankstown, Australia -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 January 1953 - Japan -   Procession of objects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27 February 1953 07:40 - Beauvais, Thill, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for a few seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 March 1953 20:57 - Aubagne, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by one witness for a few seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 April 1953 21:10 - Limoges, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 May 1953 - California , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

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

6 May 1953 - France -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 September 1953 - Portland, Oregon, USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Fall 1953 - Newton-le-Willows, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed by several witnesses (Bower).

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

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

In October 1953 Night - UK -   BEA incident.

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

3 October 1953 20:00 - North Rome, Pennsylvania, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Kandl). Explanation: Star.

4 October 1953 - -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

4 October 1953 19:00 - Chevillon-sur-Huillard, France -   5m wide fireball close to ground, changes shape to cigar.

7 October 1953 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -   A fireball was observed. One fireball was observed. Explanation: Meteor.

8 October 1953 20:40 - Akron, Ohio, USA -   Glowing disc at high speed.

9 October 1953 - Rock Island, Illinois, 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.

9 October 1953 19:40 - Zaandam, Netherlands -   Two orange oval blots cross sky in parallel. three blot follows.

9 October 1953 Night - North Sea -   One object was observed on the ocean.

9 October 1953 23:30 - South Gate, California , USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One pale blue elliptical was observed by one witness in a residential area.

12 October 1953 17:20 - Yakima, Washington, USA -   One object was observed by military witnesses for 30 minutes. Explanation: Reflection.

13 October 1953 02:30 - Niort, France -   One object was observed by ten witnesses.

13 October 1953 14:00 - Pleasant Hill, California , USA -   Angel hair.

14 October 1953 - Mount Adams, 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 (Hauck).

15 October 1953 - Marnes, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by seven witnesses.

15 October 1953 - UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses.

15 October 1953 08:10 - Palmer, Alaska, USA -   Two objects were observed for over 15 minutes (McKay).

15 October 1953 19:15 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One gray blob-like was observed in a city for six seconds (Loedding). Explanation: Meteor.

15 October 1953 20:00 - La Rochelle, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by one witness.

16 October 1953 22:00 - Cyprus -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

18 October 1953 - English Channel, Europe -   British Airliner incident.

18 October 1953 - Manche Dept, France -   A flying disc was observed. One metallic disc was observed by two witnesses on the ocean for two minutes.

19 October 1953 02:02 - Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for over ten minutes (Dawson). Explanation: Balloon.

19 October 1953 19:00 - West Point, Mississippi, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Seven objects were observed for over 15 minutes (Tripp). Explanation: Meteor.

22 October 1953 21:00 - Compton, California , USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for several hours (Hanna). Explanation: Jupiter.

24 October 1953 21:00 - Cascade, Iowa, USA -   One blue-white disc was observed on a road for over one minute.

25 October 1953 05:15 - Simiutak, Atlantic -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One white object was observed on the shore for over 60 minutes. Explanation: Star.

26 October 1953 22:35 - Melbourne Dc6, Florida, USA -   NAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.

27 October 1953 03:35 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

28 October 1953 03:00 - Brevard, North Carolina, USA -   A cigar-shaped object was observed. One multi-colored blimp-like object was observed in a town.

29 October 1953 00:31 - Pepperrell Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for over 65 minutes (Pollica). Explanation: Jupiter.

29 October 1953 21:05 - Hampton, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Hampton). Explanation: Meteor.

29 October 1953 21:30 - Mapleton, Maine, USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. three orbs flew south rapidly to the north, made occasional "triangular" deviations from course. Explanation: Meteor.

30 October 1953 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Ortiz).

30 October 1953 01:55 - Norton AFB, California , USA -   C-54 incident.

In November 1953 - San Fernando Valley, California , USA -   Angel hair.

In November 1953 Around 1900 - Donelson, Center Hill, Tennessee, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two male witnesses at a dam for over four minutes (Norman).

31 October 1953 19:30 - Logansville, Ohio, USA -   Huge Ferris wheel with many lights, 30cm at arms length apparent size, rapidly to the west, turns rapidly to the south. Explanation: Meteor.

31 October 1953 21:30 - Union Lake, Michigan, USA -   Blue-green haze moving rapidly to the east, circles Detroit 6 times.

In November 1953 Around 2200 - Manor Park, UK -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed in an apartment building (Woods). Explanation: Aircraft.

1 November 1953 21:45 - Guadeloupe Island, Guadeloupe -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed on the shore for 18 seconds (Vale). Explanation: Meteor.

2 November 1953 - Leicester, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

2 November 1953 20:00 - Norton AFB, California , USA -   Photo, evaluated as aircraft. Explanation: Aircraft.

2 November 1953 22:10 - Idlewild Apt, New York, USA -   Six objects were observed at an airport for over 15 minutes (Stadler). Explanation: Cloud.

3 November 1953 - Richmond, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

3 November 1953 - St Amant Bonnieure, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Planet.

3 November 1953 18:50 - Niles, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

3 November 1953 20:30 - Westwego, Louisiana, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Several white formations of objects were observed on a river.

4 November 1953 18:00 - Ashley, North Dakota, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 31 minutes (Kiem). Explanation: Star.

4 November 1953 22:00 - Hwy7 Nr Canadian Border, Vermont, USA -   Round flat fiery object shot across sky from direction of big dipper to Lake Champlain. Object very large with blue streak. No sound. rapidly to the west

7 November 1953 05:10 - Long Beach Afb, California , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 90 minutes (Chandler). Explanation: Mars.

7 November 1953 20:00 - France -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed. Explanation: Planet.

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

9 November 1953 16:50 - Pepperrell Afb, Newfoundland, Canada -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Two objects were observed by military witnesses for six seconds (Hendon). Explanation: Meteor.

9 November 1953 23:50 - Omaha, Nebraska, USA -   Red cigar or cylinder in sky, Nocturnal light satellite objects orbit around it.

10 November 1953 19:10 - Knutsford, UK -   One object was observed in a town.

10 November 1953 19:26 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Ancil). Explanation: Meteor.

10 November 1953 20:30 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   Police incident.

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

11 November 1953 04:44 - Atlantic -   Boac incident. Explanation: Meteor.

12 November 1953 17:00 - Ojai, California , USA -   Cloud cigar(?). two silver discs exit only white cloud in the sky, hover over river bed, vanish.

13 November 1953 17:15 - Texarkana, Texas, USA -   Two objects were observed by three witnesses.

13 November 1953 19:00 - Southend, UK -   Two RAF pilots saw orb and disc. Noticed that orb was actually disc shaped also when it banked sideways.

14 November 1953 - Lebanon, Ohio, USA -   Photo. Infrared film with red filter shows disembodied globe of light.

14 November 1953 18:10 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -   Two disc shaped objects, bank and fly. Explanation: Aircraft.

14 November 1953 18:30 - Toledo, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

14 November 1953 21:20 - Chalons-Sur-Marne, France -   Large glowing green disc flew to the east, threw sparks from rear end. Independent witnesses.

15 November 1953 00:50 - McCool Junction, Nebraska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for two minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

16 November 1953 05:05 - Catalina, California , USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for ten minutes (Currie). Explanation: Jupiter.

17 November 1953 16:59 - Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed near a nuclear test site for 26 minutes (Dewess). Explanation: Balloon.

17 November 1953 Night - Preston, UK -   Hovered.

18 November 1953 08:30 - Marietta, Ohio, USA -   Project Blue Book "unknown." two jets chase bright red UFO. Military witnesses ordered to silence.

19 November 1953 00:00 - Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds (Goolsby). Explanation: Meteor.

19 November 1953 07:19 - Iceland Sw300M, Atlantic -   RAF B-29 incident.

19 November 1953 09:19 - Atlantic -   RAF incident. Explanation: Meteor.

20 November 1953 18:30 - Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA -   Two high altitude nocturnal lights reverse direction, then joined by two set of three amber nocturnal lights.

20 November 1953 19:50 - Villacoublay Apt, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male military witness at an airport (Demery).

20 November 1953 21:10 - Nancy, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses.

22 November 1953 - Shemya Island, Alaska, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported for 18 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

22 November 1953 21:30 - Woomera, South Australia, Australia -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than one object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

24 November 1953 - St Albans Hwy 7, Vermont, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Lake).

27 November 1953 14:30 - Saudi Arabia -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds (Cooper). Explanation: Meteor.

27 November 1953 18:30 - Keflavik Apt, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at an airport for six seconds (Mack). Explanation: Meteor.

27 November 1953 18:30 - Phoenix, Arizona , USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Three objects were observed for seven hours (Wilson). Explanation: Star.

28 November 1953 18:00 - Brookley AFB, Alabama, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed at an airfield for 20 minutes (Byrd). Explanation: Jupiter.

28 November 1953 18:30 - Massachusetts, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Meteor.

28 November 1953 23:42 - Lismore, New South Wales, Australia -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

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

In 1954 - Iliamna Lake, Alaska, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at an airfield.

In December 1953 - Kobenhavn, Denmark -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

30 November 1953 - N, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean for over four minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

In December 1953 - France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

In December 1953 - Cape, 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 two witnesses. Explanation: Re-entry.

In 1954 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   Hovered.

In 1954 - F-86, Idaho, USA -   Photo

In 1954 - Idaho, USA -   Motion pictures

In 1954 - Leonberg, Germany -   A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 40 feet across, was observed by 50 witnesses (Meyer).

In 1954 - High Bridge, New Jersey, USA -   Photo of structured object

In 1954 - Hungary -   Landed remotely

In December 1953 - Hassleholm, Sweden -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in clear weather by two experienced male witnesses for six seconds (Christiernsson).

In 1954 - Atlanta, Georgia, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Rich, B).

In 1954 19:45 - San Fernando Valley, California , USA -   Angel hair.

30 November 1953 21:00 - Marcillat-en-Combraille, France -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one witness for over one minute.

30 November 1953 21:00 - Vassiviere, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness. Explanation: Planet.

In 1954 21:30 - Poughkeepsie, New York, USA -   One object was observed by several witnesses.

In 1954 21:30 - Tavares, Florida, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 43, at a lake (Martin).

In 1954 22:00 - Bavay, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness for a few minutes.

In 1954 Around 2200 - Munchen, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

30 November 1953 22:30 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 35 minutes (Edwards). Explanation: Star.

In 1954 Night - Clearwater, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by more than three witnesses for a few seconds (W4Idk).

In December 1953 Night - Missoula, Montana, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two witnesses (Schlappert).

In 1954 Night - West New York, New Jersey, USA -   Nighttime photo of three glowing oval objects.

1 December 1953 - Strasbourg, France -   Gardeners incident.

3 December 1953 17:12 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Silver grey bright light with "skipping" motion

5 December 1953 20:15 - Houston, Texas, USA -   Children saw yellow-orange ellipse with 40x telescope

7 December 1953 21:30 - Fort Meade, Maryland, USA -   US Army incident.

9 December 1953 - Thule Afb, Atlantic -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

10 December 1953 - Maryland, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.

10 December 1953 23:50 - Seymour, Indiana, USA -   Fog or smoke. two rings of white smoke with lights on edges stop, make abrupt turns.

11 December 1953 - Rome, New York, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Stabler). Explanation: Meteor.

11 December 1953 - Marcillat-en-Combraille, France -   Huge white disc-shaped UFO with brilliant beams of light, shoots up. Red crescent object.

12 December 1953 - Gulf of Mexico -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported on the ocean (Davis). Explanation: Meteor.

12 December 1953 16:00 - Nimes, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for over one minute.

13 December 1953 00:30 - C, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

13 December 1953 15:35 - Citta Di Castello, Italy -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by seven witnesses.

14 December 1953 17:00 - Exmouth, UK -   Many saw dagger-shaped object with many bright colors pass over handle-end first.

15 December 1953 02:10 - Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA -   One object was observed in a city for 30 seconds (Terry).

16 December 1953 19:20 - Toledo, Ohio, USA -   GOC incident.

17 December 1953 - Bismarck, North Dakota, USA -   Four yellowish-white oval object

17 December 1953 06:10 - Marseilles, France -   Huge white disc with blue fringe, rapidly to the northeast extremely fast.

18 December 1953 - Hassleholm, Sweden -   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.

22 December 1953 - Peshawar, Pakistan -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed at a mountain for over one minute.

23 December 1953 03:20 - Bismarck Apt, North Dakota, USA -   Four yellow oval objects were observed for over one minute (McCoy).

25 December 1953 06:45 - Laredo, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. Multiple independent witnesses. Nocturnal lights were reported.

26 December 1953 17:15 - Mareuil Chtmeillant, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed.

27 December 1953 20:30 - Shrewsbury Nw, UK -   Bright large disc hovered, made no sound, then vanished in place.

27 December 1953 21:00 - Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for several hours (Knott). Explanation: Jupiter.

27 December 1953 21:35 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA -   Green fireball passes under clouds. No sound. Bright green with yellow band in center. Explanation: Meteor.

29 December 1953 03:50 - Paris, Nr Eiffel Tower, France -   Photo: disc near Eiffel Tower, two minute time exposure.

29 December 1953 20:30 - Rock Springs E60M, Wyoming, USA -   Two red lights flying at over 1800mph, one zig-zagged at shot up, the other went rapidly to the east.

30 December 1953 - Johannesburg, South Africa -   Disc followed car on road in town.

30 December 1953 19:08 - Miami, Florida, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed for five minutes (Whiteside). Explanation: Balloon.

30 December 1953 23:15 - Quantico, Virginia , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

31 December 1953 Morning - Escondido, California , USA -   CAA Observer incident. Explanation: Meteor.

In January 1954 17:50 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK -   An aircraft-like object was observed. One aircraft-like object was observed (Barrow). Explanation: Aircraft.

In January 1954 18:45 - Greenhills, 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 male witnesses at a school (Dinkelacker).