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

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

3 January 1956 17:55 - Bechar, Algeria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for a few seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 January 1956 21:15 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed for 20 minutes (Graff).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 January 1956 - Udine, Italy -   Hovered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 February 1956 22:30 - Beaune, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 600 feet across, was observed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In March 1956 - Arcadia, California , USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 April 1956 - Manomet, Massachusetts, USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 May 1956 - Bahia Blanca, Argentina -   Hovered.

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

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

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

7 May 1956 19:35 - Springfield, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness for 20 minutes. Explanation: Balloon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 June 1956 - Trieste, Italy -   Hovered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31 July 1956 - Amarillo, Texas, USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 August 1956 23:00 - France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

3 August 1956 04:00 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 August 1956 01:00 - Lafayette, Indiana, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Livingston). Explanation: Star.

4 August 1956 01:30 - Norfolk, Virginia , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Farris). Explanation: Meteor.

4 August 1956 21:45 - Beavertown, Ohio, USA -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Star.

4 August 1956 22:00 - Keystone Heights, Florida, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Several objects were observed by military witnesses for a few seconds (Udovan). Explanation: Meteor.

5 August 1956 21:00 - Denver E1M, Colorado , USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Six objects were observed by three witnesses for 12 seconds (Harritt). Explanation: Meteor.

5 August 1956 22:30 - Moislains, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed.

6 August 1956 - Katmandu, Nepal -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by 1,000 witnesses for over one minute.

6 August 1956 21:00 - La Jolla, California , USA -   One object was observed (Lumpkin).

6 August 1956 21:45 - Morton Grove, Illinois, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Beaudette). Explanation: Balloon.

6 August 1956 22:40 - Montmirail, France -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.

6 August 1956 23:50 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 August 1956 01:15 - Boonville, Missouri, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Trout). Explanation: Meteor.

7 August 1956 20:12 - Catonsville, Maryland, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Rierre). Explanation: Meteor.

7 August 1956 20:35 - Eaton, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for five minutes (Brown).

7 August 1956 22:13 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Mars.

7 August 1956 22:30 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Mars.

7 August 1956 23:30 - Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Nepherson). Explanation: Mars.

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

8 August 1956 03:00 - Northville, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness for five hours (Hay). Explanation: Venus.

8 August 1956 21:30 - East Hartford, Connecticut, USA -   One object was observed by one female witness (Calaci).

8 August 1956 22:00 - Cunningham, Tennessee, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Meteor.

8 August 1956 22:24 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes. Explanation: Mars.

8 August 1956 23:00 - Quartzsite S20M, Arizona , USA -   Project Blue Book "unidentified" case.

8 August 1956 23:00 - Durango, Colorado , USA -   Seen with binoculars. Weatherman watched football shaped object hover for about one hour. Gave off constant blue-red light, occasionally obscured by a "steam-like haze." Changed multi position, shot away. Explanation: Balloon.

8 August 1956 23:00 - Le Perthus, France -   Hovered.

8 August 1956 23:00 - Quartzsite, Arizona, USA -   Blue-white pulsating light fly fast straight and level

9 August 1956 00:15 - Tarrytown, New York, USA -   CRIFO Case 183. Explanation: Mars.

9 August 1956 01:17 - Liberty, Indiana, USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. Three objects were observed for 12 seconds (Baker). Explanation: Meteor.

9 August 1956 20:30 - Lancaster, Texas, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over six hours. Explanation: Mars.

9 August 1956 21:30 - Woburn, Massachusetts, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 90 minutes (Damon). Explanation: Star.

9 August 1956 22:10 - South Portland, Maine, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 40 minutes (Bolton). Explanation: Mars.

10 August 1956 00:10 - Washington, District Of Columbia, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over an hour (Williams). Explanation: Mars.

10 August 1956 20:00 - Bakersfield, California , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over four hours (Renfro). Explanation: Mars.

10 August 1956 20:15 - San Ramon, California , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for over four hours (Lay). Explanation: Mars.

10 August 1956 21:10 - Creston, Iowa, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for over one minute (Richardson). Explanation: Meteor.

10 August 1956 21:18 - Cunningham, Tennessee, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Planet.

11 August 1956 Evening - Mo, Norway -   Photo

11 August 1956 21:20 - Meredith, New Hampshire, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed (Pooler). Explanation: Star.

11 August 1956 22:00 - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA -   2 reports of same UFO. Explanation: Mars.

11 August 1956 22:30 - La Gineste, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

11 August 1956 22:50 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   Meteor-like objects were observed. More than six objects were observed for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

12 August 1956 - Geneve, Switzerland -   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.

12 August 1956 - St Laurent.Ceret, France -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed.

12 August 1956 00:00 - Brockton, Massachusetts, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 30 minutes. Explanation: Mars.

12 August 1956 00:45 - Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Traut).

12 August 1956 02:00 - East Danville, Illinois, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One red disc was observed for 30 minutes (Nicoson).

12 August 1956 03:00 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   Oval disc blazing with white lights. Moved east, hovered several minutes, to the west. Edges clearly defined. Explanation: Balloon.

12 August 1956 05:05 - Avignon, France -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nine objects were observed.

12 August 1956 18:12 - Panama City, Florida, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed on the shore for over 30 minutes (Gaines). Explanation: Star.

12 August 1956 20:45 - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were reported for over an hour (Beslougchamps). Explanation: Star.

12 August 1956 21:30 - Harrisville, West Virginia, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 August 1956 21:30 - Belpre, Ohio, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Nocturnal lights were reported.

13 August 1956 22:10 - Marseille, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

13 August 1956 22:50 - Beatrice, Nebraska, USA -   One object was observed for 30 minutes (Weibe).

13 August 1956 23:50 - Tolosa, Argentina -   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.

14 August 1956 - West Hartford, Connecticut, USA -   GOC incident.

14 August 1956 - St Louis, Missouri, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Oldendorph).

14 August 1956 Around 0200 - Ithaca, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Strauff).

14 August 1956 04:15 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Venus.

14 August 1956 04:15 - Ambazac, France -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

14 August 1956 05:40 - Uster, Switzerland -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Gisler).

14 August 1956 21:25 - Harvey, Illinois, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over two hours (Colderti). Explanation: Mars.

15 August 1956 20:57 - Chicago, Illinois, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over five minutes (Gaba). Explanation: Mars.

15 August 1956 21:45 - Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed (Birch). Explanation: Mars.

15 August 1956 22:00 - Willsboro, New York, USA -   Orange glowing ball of light over Lake Champlain.

15 August 1956 22:00 - Bitter Creek, Wyoming, USA -   Two objects were observed for 30 minutes (Coglizer).

In mid-August 1956 22:15 - Boulder City, Nevada, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by two male witnesses for six seconds (Carpenter).

16 August 1956 01:30 - Reading, UK -   1, then two more silver discs with red glow. Small dark circles merge on their surface.

16 August 1956 01:42 - Santa Monica, California , USA -   One object was observed by two witnesses for over 15 minutes.

16 August 1956 01:45 - Azores, Portugal -   Pilot saw a bright white light pass within 40 feet from above

16 August 1956 19:59 - Lindsay, California , USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Five objects were observed for over 13 minutes (Cramer). Explanation: Star.

16 August 1956 22:11 - Gilming, New Hampshire, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over 11 minutes (Schultz). Explanation: Mars.

17 August 1956 21:00 - Longview, Washington, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by two witnesses for 48 minutes (Varner). Explanation: Star.

18 August 1956 - Buenos Aires, Argentina -   Hovered.

18 August 1956 03:20 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed. Explanation: Venus.

18 August 1956 21:05 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by military witnesses for 105 minutes. Explanation: Star.

18 August 1956 22:07 - Tacoma, Washington, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Hagan). Explanation: Star.

19 August 1956 21:55 - Zurich, Switzerland -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by two witnesses (Katz).

19 August 1956 22:15 - Dargnies, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Planet.

19 August 1956 22:40 - Donora, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for 95 minutes (Schempp). Explanation: Mars.

19 August 1956 23:20 - Newington, Connecticut, USA -   One object was observed by a female witness (Wermann).

20 August 1956 21:40 - New Boston, New Hampshire, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Smith). Explanation: Mars.

21 August 1956 05:30 - Taize-Aizie, France -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.

21 August 1956 10:45 - Buenos Aires, Argentina -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 August 1956 20:10 - Crow Indian Reservation, Montana, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than four objects were observed by five male witnesses (Campbell).

21 August 1956 20:20 - Thionville, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 August 1956 21:30 - San Fernando Valley, California , USA -   Red-orange elongated object bobbed up and down.

21 August 1956 21:30 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   Red-orange elongated object bobbed up and down.

21 August 1956 Night - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA -   CRIFO Case 197.

22 August 1956 03:50 - Fountain, Colorado , USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 35 minutes. Explanation: Venus.

22 August 1956 22:50 - Turlock, California , USA -   From bedroom witness saw orange-red ovoid fluttering up behind garage. Went away quickly.

22 August 1956 23:00 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Meteor.

23 August 1956 20:30 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA -   Orange Nocturnal light flashes green, made sudden 180 degree turns, violent zig-zag maneuvers.

23 August 1956 21:00 - Tarbes, France -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.

23 August 1956 Night - Fullerton, California , USA -   "Weird blue colored" round object with white trim, hovered in sky one minute, moved slowly to the south, then zoomed out of sight. Seen by three children, told police.

24 August 1956 20:57 - Westerville, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for over ten minutes. Explanation: Mars.

24 August 1956 24:00 - Tangier, Morocco -   Hovered.

25 August 1956 01:30 - New Britain, Connecticut, USA -   One object was observed for two minutes (Erickson).

25 August 1956 01:35 - Boston, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA -   White object with orange aura, passed over to the north. Brilliance of object lit up room.

25 August 1956 02:30 - Reading, Massachusetts, USA -   White object with orange aura, faint steady hum, passed over in 20 seconds.

26 August 1956 01:45 - West Haven, Connecticut, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over 93 minutes (Clower). Explanation: Star.

26 August 1956 18:20 - Fort Collins, Colorado , USA -   Red glowing cigar hovers, Mars also seen. Explanation: Meteor.

26 August 1956 22:00 - Hyattsville, Maryland, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for two hours (Brubacker). Explanation: Mars.

26 August 1956 Night - Lynn, Massachusetts, USA -   11 yellow ovals or discs seen in W southwest sky, gaining altitude, left luminous trails 2x length.

27 August 1956 - Cleveland, Tennessee, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Branam).

27 August 1956 03:25 - Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA -   CRIFO case 202.

27 August 1956 21:00 - Tarbes, France -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.

27 August 1956 22:00 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for several hours (Teeters). Explanation: Mars.

28 August 1956 00:00 - Buffalo, New York, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 90 minutes (Burley). Explanation: Mars.

28 August 1956 04:00 - Adona, Arkansas, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over an hour (Wright). Explanation: Venus.

28 August 1956 20:50 - Crestone, Colorado , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for over two hours. Explanation: Mars.

28 August 1956 23:30 - Calabozo, Venezuela -   A group of flying discs was observed in cloudy weather by more than four male witnesses for over four minutes (Febres).

29 August 1956 19:15 - Ceret, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

29 August 1956 20:20 - Montgomery, Alabama, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for four hours (Gentzkow). Explanation: Mars.

29 August 1956 20:30 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by a male military witness for 141 minutes. Explanation: Mars.

29 August 1956 22:25 - Marshalltown, Iowa, USA -   Unidentified object, later identified as a planet, were observed. Unidentified object, later identified as a planet, were observed. Three objects were observed for over 35 minutes (Brown). Explanation: Mars.

29 August 1956 23:00 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 20 minutes (Winchek). Explanation: Mars.

30 August 1956 - Eureka, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

30 August 1956 - Entroncamento, Portugal -   Small white ball flies over town.

30 August 1956 21:15 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed (Sampson). Explanation: Mars.

30 August 1956 23:30 - Williamstown, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

31 August 1956 - Ecouves Ft.Perche, France -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.

In September 1956 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In September 1956 04:00 - Steyr, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

31 August 1956 20:10 - Billings, Montana, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than four objects were observed by four male witnesses for a few seconds.

Sep 1956 20:30 - Cabo Frio, Brazil -   O. Guarichi was walking on the beach with his dogs when he saw an object come from the sea and land.

1 September 1956 19:30 - Peyton, Colorado , USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 110 minutes. Explanation: Jupiter.

1 September 1956 20:10 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for 70 minutes. Explanation: Star.

1 September 1956 22:13 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Star.

2 September 1956 02:28 - Suquamish, Washington, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 195 minutes. Explanation: Mars.

2 September 1956 19:30 - Peyton, Colorado , USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 150 minutes. Explanation: Star.

2 September 1956 21:30 - Stony Brook, New York, USA -   Light 2x magnitude of brightest star, with red and green flashes, made quick darts to left and right, up and down, returning many times to same position. Helicopter also seen to south.

2 September 1956 22:00 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 30 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

3 September 1956 - Tepoi, New Zealand -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Aikin; Dassier).

3 September 1956 17:30 - Oujda, Morocco -   Hovered.

3 September 1956 19:30 - Peyton, Colorado , USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 135 minutes. Explanation: Star.

3 September 1956 19:40 - Hastings, Michigan, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Kenyon). Explanation: Venus.

3 September 1956 19:50 - Silver Spring, Maryland, USA -   Large white ovoid overhead for 10 seconds, then shot straight up. Explanation: Mars.

3 September 1956 22:00 - Coney Island, New York, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses for ten minutes (Mallies).

3 September 1956 Night - Kalispell, Montana, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed.

3 September 1956 Night - Livingston, New Jersey, USA -   Two white discs hover and shimmer 1200m over airport. Ascend vertically.

4 September 1956 - Bozeman, Montana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 September 1956 - Melbourne, Florida, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by two female witnesses (Mann).

4 September 1956 05:05 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 55 minutes (Balling; Poe). Explanation: Mars.

4 September 1956 21:00 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   Family saw a large star, changing to red color, remain stationary

4 September 1956 21:20 - Kalispell, Montana, USA -   GOC incident. Explanation: Mars.

4 September 1956 22:00 - Parma Heights, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for five minutes (Bittel). Explanation: Mars.

5 September 1956 - Lugano, Switzerland -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness (Thyssen).

5 September 1956 00:40 - Flint, Michigan, USA -   One object was observed for several hours (Childers).

5 September 1956 01:30 - Kaponga, New Zealand -   Delta with transparent cockpit on front passes overhead. Makes hissing noise. Had rounded delta-wings.

5 September 1956 19:25 - Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 95 minutes (Goulard). Explanation: Mars.

5 September 1956 22:30 - Camp Drum, New York, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses at a military facility for two hours (Schalon). Explanation: Mars.

In early September 1956 Night - Victorville, California , USA -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. More than four cigar-shaped objects were observed by one male witness in rocky terrain (James).

6 September 1956 01:10 - Pasadena, California , USA -   Western Airlines incident. Explanation: Aircraft.

6 September 1956 13:00 - Coos Bay, Oregon, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Coincidenc.

6 September 1956 22:27 - Odebolt, Iowa, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for ten minutes. Explanation: Star.

6 September 1956 22:30 - Mainz, Germany -   Bell-shaped disc glowed red, changed to orange. Dimmed until gone from view.

6 September 1956 23:00 - Junction City W3M, Kansas, USA -   Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Four objects were observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Smith).

7 September 1956 - Indianapolis W, Indiana, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by a male witness for 30 minutes.

7 September 1956 Night - Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

7 September 1956 Night - Chihuahua Se, Mexico -   4m diameter domed disc with windows, no sound. Nocturnal light also seen. Many separate witnesses.

8 September 1956 - Detroit, Michigan, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Sondy).

8 September 1956 Around 0400 - Gary, Us Steel Pier, Indiana, USA -   Flying discs were observed. Four discs, about 5 feet across, were observed in clear weather by three male witnesses at a lake for two minutes (Smith).

8 September 1956 20:44 - Boxhill, UK -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Longcroft).

8 September 1956 21:40 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 September 1956 - Florence, Kentucky, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Juelg).

9 September 1956 Night - California , USA -   WAL incident.

10 September 1956 21:00 - Newton, Massachusetts, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 55, for over six minutes (Jonsberg).

10 September 1956 21:30 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

10 September 1956 22:00 - Kalispell, Montana, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by six witnesses.

11 September 1956 - Mcdonald L.Fayette, Algeria -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

11 September 1956 00:15 - Constantine, Algeria -   Hovered.

11 September 1956 20:08 - Auxonne, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

11 September 1956 22:00 - Zurich, Switzerland -   A hovering object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses (Rodelli).

11 September 1956 23:00 - Yverdon, Switzerland -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by several witnesses for 99 minutes.

11 September 1956 23:50 - Beziers, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

12 September 1956 21:25 - Buffalo, New York, USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for several hours (Marranca). Explanation: Star.

13 September 1956 - Santa Barbara, California, USA -   United Airlines Flight 459 crew saw a star-like object stationary then moving

13 September 1956 20:45 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for over 30 minutes (Smiley). Explanation: Mars.

13 September 1956 20:50 - Litchfield, Illinois, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by two witnesses on a road.

13 September 1956 21:34 - Stockton, California , USA -   UAL 459 incident. Explanation: Balloon.

14 September 1956 01:00 - Highlands, North Carolina, USA -   Police incident.

14 September 1956 01:00 - Scaly, North Carolina, USA -   Policeman saw 14 yellow-to-red round objects

14 September 1956 20:55 - Vincennes, Indiana, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 12 seconds (Meeks). Explanation: Meteor.

15 September 1956 01:27 - Altus, Oklahoma, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for 24 seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

15 September 1956 03:00 - La Horvais, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

15 September 1956 18:00 - Rigny.Ferron, France -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

16 September 1956 20:00 - Auckland, New Zealand -   Mars Watchers incident.

17 September 1956 Around 2000 - Marskar, Orno, Sweden -   Photo of luminous UFO

18 September 1956 20:45 - Algeciras, Spain -   Angel hair residue.

20 September 1956 18:40 - Gillingham, UK -   One object was observed by one witness (Langford).

20 September 1956 19:00 - Ashford Sw, UK -   One object was observed (Hayword).

20 September 1956 19:40 - Becquigny, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

21 September 1956 - Los Angeles, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Short, R).

22 September 1956 00:30 - St Paul, Minnesota, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (White).

24 September 1956 05:00 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed by one witness (Litterski). Explanation: Venus.

24 September 1956 19:43 - Fort Collins, Colorado , USA -   An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed for over 60 minutes (Hagen). Explanation: Star.

25 September 1956 Around 2100 - Dallas, Texas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Ferraro).

27 September 1956 11:04 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by four witnesses for a few seconds (Burnett). Explanation: Meteor.

27 September 1956 23:00 - Greenville, Michigan, USA -   Amateur Astronomers incident.

28 September 1956 - Norwich, New York, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Leslie).

28 September 1956 19:10 - Hamilton, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Aun). Explanation: Star.

29 September 1956 17:00 - Niederschoental, Switzerland -   Objects were observed and photographed. More than one object was observed by several witnesses. Explanation: Satellite.

29 September 1956 22:30 - Burns, Oregon, USA -   One object was observed by seven witnesses (Smith).

30 September 1956 - Beziers, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.

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

In October 1956 - Newington, Connecticut, USA -   Photo

In Fall 1956 - Inglewood, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported at an airport (Wilkinson, A).

In October 1956 00:30 - Bruxelles, Belgium -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for 24 seconds (Ducarne).

In October 1956 17:00 - Verviers-Stembert, Belgium -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by one male witness for over 60 minutes (Langen).

30 September 1956 19:40 - Dallas, Pennsylvania, USA -   An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. An unidentified object, later identified as a planet, was observed. One object was observed for 100 minutes (Reed). Explanation: Mars.

In October 1956 Around 2000 - Downham Market, UK -   A hovering object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Ryder).

In Fall 1956 After 2000 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Five objects, the size of a star, were observed in clear weather by three witnesses, one of them an experienced observor, on the ocean for 20 minutes (McKenzie).

30 September 1956 20:35 - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. A group of objects was observed by three male witnesses at a building for a few minutes (Zeller).

In Fall 1956 Around 2300 - Rockford, Illinois, USA -   An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object, the size of a star, was observed in clear weather by more than one female witness in a city for 45 minutes (Buttacavols).

30 September 1956 Night - Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA -   UFO observed, afterward "angel hair", spiderweblike substance, was found.

1 October 1956 03:28 - Punk City W20M, Texas, USA -   UAL incident. Explanation: Meteor.

1 October 1956 12:41 - Carey Islands W10M, Newfoundland, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

1 October 1956 16:30 - Liestal, Switzerland -   One silver ovoid object was observed for two minutes.

1 October 1956 20:40 - Colorado Springs, Colorado , USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for two hours (Hicks). Explanation: Star.

1 October 1956 22:30 - Pueblo, Colorado , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Lyons). Explanation: Meteor.

2 October 1956 - St Petersburg, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness (Richcreek, G).

2 October 1956 04:45 - Bad Sachsa, Germany -   One object was observed (Bose).

2 October 1956 21:30 - Eugene, Oregon, USA -   A green fireball was observed. One green fireball was observed by one male witness (Roy). Explanation: Meteor.

2 October 1956 21:30 - Roseburg, Oregon, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses.

3 October 1956 - North Miami Beach, Florida, USA -   One object was observed by a male witness (Grisillo, S).

4 October 1956 01:06 - Denver, Colorado , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for 18 seconds (Bon). Explanation: Meteor.

In early October 1956 19:00 - Newport, New Hampshire, USA -   Disk with glass center section, and flames behind the glass

5 October 1956 22:48 - China Lake, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported for 12 seconds (Colton). Explanation: Meteor.

6 October 1956 19:00 - Ste Croix, Belgium -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one male witness (Roeiggens).

6 October 1956 19:30 - Bury St Edmunds, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with app