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

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

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

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

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

2 January 1961 Night - Bruges, Belgium -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 January 1961 - Himmerlandsgade, Denmark -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In late January 1961 After 0700 - Derzhavinskiy, Kazakhstan -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for ten minutes (Kharchenko).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29 January 1961 - Sea.Setonaikai, Japan -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16 February 1961 - Lakeport, California , USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

17 February 1961 - Wuppertal, Germany -   Hovered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22 February 1961 - Yokohama, Japan -   Photo

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

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

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

23 February 1961 18:30 - Muenchen (Munich), Germany -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 March 1961 - Kyushu, Japan -   Photo

7 March 1961 - Nashville, Tennessee, USA -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31 March 1961 - Yokohama, Japan -   Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 May 1961 19:58 - West Bromwich, UK -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 May 1961 24:00 - Puerto Belgrano, Argentina -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by a male witness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In August 1961 Around 2200 - Hamburg, Finland -   An unidentified object was sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses for 12 seconds.

31 July 1961 22:20 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 August 1961 - Quebec, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Phillips). Explanation: Meteor.

1 August 1961 00:15 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

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

3 August 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Banks; Poe). Explanation: Jupiter.

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

4 August 1961 - Ashland, Kentucky, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Oliver). Explanation: Aircraft.

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

4 August 1961 - Cunningham, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 August 1961 - Wichita, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Buck).

4 August 1961 21:50 - Biberach, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Redle).

4 August 1961 Around 2300 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 August 1961 Before 1400 - Wiesbaden, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Rueckert).

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

6 August 1961 - Middletown, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Moore; Potter). Explanation: Star.

6 August 1961 03:30 - Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia -   12 white metallic discs fly in pairs for 6 hours. Angel hair residue.

6 August 1961 21:20 - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by one male witness for two minutes (Molfese).

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

7 August 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Price). Explanation: Star.

7 August 1961 Night - Gresham, Oregon, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Nocturnal lights were observed by two male witnesses, typical age 12, in a field (Okrasinski).

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

8 August 1961 - Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses near a missile. Explanation: Meteor.

8 August 1961 21:02 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

9 August 1961 - Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Nocturnal lights were reported (Donahue). Explanation: Satellite.

9 August 1961 - Madisonville, Kentucky, USA -   A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed.

9 August 1961 - Naples, Maine, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by four experienced witnesses (Graham).

9 August 1961 22:30 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 August 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Jones). Explanation: Jupiter.

10 August 1961 21:55 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

10 August 1961 Around 2200 - Gresten, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Piribauer).

11 August 1961 21:10 - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

12 August 1961 21:00 - Kansas City, Kansas, USA -   Oval object with a fin extending from one edge to the center

12 August 1961 21:20 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for ten minutes.

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

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

14 August 1961 - New York, New York, USA -   Photo. Explanation: Coincidenc.

14 August 1961 - Chatham, Massachusetts, USA -   Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by one experienced male witness (Flionis).

14 August 1961 - Topeka, Kansas, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

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

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

16 August 1961 22:00 - Lisboa, Portugal -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

17 August 1961 Night - Stillwater, Minnesota, USA -   V formation of lights or a boomerang-shaped UFO with running lights, passes behind trees at low altitude.

18 August 1961 Around 2200 - Axams, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Pedavilla).

19 August 1961 18:00 - Farmington, New Mexico, USA -   Hovered.

20 August 1961 After midnight - Heilbronn, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

21 August 1961 - Bayview, Pend Oreille, Idaho, USA -   Mysterious explosions were reported. Two objects were observed at a lake for two minutes (Wilson).

21 August 1961 03:00 - La Baule, France -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Erkener).

22 August 1961 - Amsterdam, Netherlands -   Photo

25 August 1961 - Amity, Oregon, USA -   Landed remotely.

In late August 1961 Around midnight - Ciplet, Belgium -   Nocturnal lights, the size of a star, were observed by two male witnesses (Elsen).

26 August 1961 20:13 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for ten minutes.

27 August 1961 20:00 - Wolverhampton, UK -   One object was observed by one female witness (Lea).

27 August 1961 22:10 - Treysa, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Stifka).

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

28 August 1961 05:18 - Wednesbury, UK -   An object was observed. Multiple independent witnesses. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Parr).

28 August 1961 22:40 - Enkoping, Sweden -   Flying discs were observed using optical instruments. Two discs were observed by two witnesses (Helmer).

29 August 1961 - Wichita, Kansas, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by more than one female witness.

29 August 1961 20:50 - Marseille, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for ten minutes.

29 August 1961 23:55 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for a few seconds.

30 August 1961 - Naha, Japan -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

30 August 1961 - Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Melvin). Explanation: Satellite.

30 August 1961 - Fairborn, Ohio, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. Nocturnal lights were reported (Kohan; Smith). Explanation: Satellite.

30 August 1961 20:20 - Paris, 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.

30 August 1961 Around 2100 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by a male child.

31 August 1961 - Guebwiller, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness.

In September 1961 Around 0100 - Northampton, Massachusetts, USA -   A hovering object was observed. One object, larger than a star, was observed by one female witness for over 15 minutes (Lansing, S).

In September 1961 Night - Traunstein, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 September 1961 01:30 - Kalenborn, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

1 September 1961 22:00 - Paris, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness for five minutes.

3 September 1961 Pre-dawn - San Francisco, California , USA -   Photo

3 September 1961 20:01 - Meudon Observatory, France -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, the size of a star, was observed by two witnesses at an observatory for over one minute.

3 September 1961 21:39 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses on the ocean for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

4 September 1961 01:40 - Columbus, Ohio, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Likens). Explanation: Jupiter.

4 September 1961 06:55 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

4 September 1961 Evening - Santa Monica, California , USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Otto).

4 September 1961 20:15 - Springfield, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for several hours (Messer). Explanation: Star.

5 September 1961 - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -   A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by one male witness (Knaugh).

5 September 1961 19:10 - Sidney, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed (Manning). Explanation: Star.

5 September 1961 20:10 - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

6 September 1961 - Mount Fuji, Japan -   Photo

7 September 1961 05:03 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for a few seconds (Hale; Sturgell). Explanation: Meteor.

7 September 1961 20:37 - Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA -   An object was observed using optical instruments. One object was observed by military witnesses near a missile for six seconds. Explanation: Star.

8 September 1961 - Laverton Raafb, Victoria, Australia -   Disc spins over radar hill, ascends for 90 seconds, spins again, ascends.

8 September 1961 23:05 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for several hours (Carolus; Hollenbaugh). Explanation: Star.

10 September 1961 20:30 - Hammond, Indiana, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for over three hours (Thornton). Explanation: Star.

10 September 1961 20:30 - Cincinnati, 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 one female witness (Lefler).

10 September 1961 22:00 - Moskva (Moscow), Russia -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness in a city for six seconds (Volkov).

10 September 1961 23:40 - Madras N, Oregon, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

11 September 1961 - Englewood Hills, Ohio, USA -   Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Two objects were observed for two hours (Thompson). Explanation: Star.

11 September 1961 21:00 - San Diego, California , USA -   A crescent-shaped object was observed. One crescent-shaped object was observed by one single female witness for 18 seconds (Anderson; Buckley).

11 September 1961 Around 2200 - Moskva (Moscow), Russia -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one witness (Volkov).

11 September 1961 22:50 - Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Laye). Explanation: Meteor.

13 September 1961 21:15 - Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -   One object was observed by three witnesses for five minutes.

14 September 1961 13:00 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

14 September 1961 20:05 - Hilliard, Ohio, USA -   An object later identified as the planet Mars was observed. One object was observed for 20 minutes (Roshon). Explanation: Mars.

15 September 1961 03:30 - Pacific -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported for 20 minutes (Schultz). Explanation: Venus.

15 September 1961 22:45 - Alfeld, Germany -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name).

16 September 1961 02:30 - Speyer, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Detzner).

17 September 1961 20:30 - -   A lunar anomaly was observed and photographed. One object was observed by one witness (Paccione).

18 September 1961 - Indian -   Nautical UFO sighted by SS Queensland Star.

18 September 1961 01:30 - Johnston Island, Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for five minutes. Explanation: Meteor.

18 September 1961 03:55 - Middletown, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed for 30 minutes (Potter). Explanation: Star.

18 September 1961 20:18 - Muroran Wsw, Japan -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Star.

20 September 1961 22:00 - Huntington, Indiana, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Storey). Explanation: Satellite.

21 September 1961 - Pacific -   707 Boac and Pan Am Crews incident.

21 September 1961 19:06 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one experienced male witness for 30 seconds (Rasmussen).

23 September 1961 19:59 - Pacific -   An object, later identified as the planet Venus, was observed. One object was observed for over four minutes (Schultz). Explanation: Venus.

24 September 1961 23:40 - Tonopah N, Nevada, USA -   Geologist incident. Explanation: Jupiter.

24 September 1961 23:40 - Lebsko Bay, Poland -   Nautical UFO. Big noise, then 5m wide, odd funnel shape rises from sea. It silently moves to the north.

25 September 1961 03:40 - Grafton, North Dakota, USA -   Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness at an airport for 20 minutes (Janousek). Explanation: Balloon.

25 September 1961 05:17 - Charleston, West Virginia, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed for six seconds (Burns). Explanation: Meteor.

25 September 1961 20:40 - Guam, Guam, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

25 September 1961 20:45 - Guam, Guam, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

In late September 1961 Night - St Jakob, Austria -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Serajinik).

25 September 1961 23:28 - Ukiah Wnw150M, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by military witnesses for six seconds. Explanation: Meteor.

27 September 1961 19:25 - Essex Hwy80, Connecticut, USA -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Saul).

29 September 1961 - Lawrence, Indiana, USA -   A hovering crescent-shaped object was observed. One crescent-shaped object was observed by one female witness for six seconds (Eddy).

29 September 1961 - Warrenton, Virginia , USA -   Motion pictures

29 September 1961 04:30 - Schotten, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In October 1961 17:30 - Kalenborn, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

30 September 1961 22:00 - La Porte, Indiana, USA -   Eight kilometers south of La Porte, 16year-old Dennis Bealor saw a large sphere of orange light rise ahead of him on the road.

In Fall 1961 - Satus Peak, Washington, USA -   Fire Lookout incident.

4 October 1961 - Roswell, New Mexico, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.

4 October 1961 19:15 - Tailfingen, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

4 October 1961 19:20 - Hassloch, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

5 October 1961 - Johnston Island, Pacific -   Photo. Explanation: Reflection.

5 October 1961 17:45 - Nuernberg, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

8 October 1961 03:00 - Charleston Heights, South Carolina, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Garris).

10 October 1961 - Middle Village, New York, USA -   (Ambiguous location - more than one place with this name). Explanation: Meteor.

12 October 1961 20:10 - Indianapolis, Wttv, Indiana, USA -   WTTV studio Nocturnal light sighting by author Frank Edwards and many others.

14 October 1961 - Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA -   An object identified as the planet Jupiter was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Cane). Explanation: Jupiter.

14 October 1961 Around 1700 - Two Harbors, Minnesota, USA -   Nautical UFO. 200m long object skidded into Lake Superior, bobbed on surface awhile, then ascended, flew to the southeast.

15 October 1961 - Sunset, Utah, USA -   Cigar-shaped objects were observed. Two cigar-shaped objects were observed by three witnesses, two of them an experienced observors.

In mid-October 1961 - Bicknell, Indiana, USA -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

16 October 1961 - Dayton, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Trout). Explanation: Star.

17 October 1961 - West Florence, Ohio, USA -   A star-like object was observed and photographed. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Smith). Explanation: Star.

17 October 1961 - Pacific -   USN incident. Explanation: Meteor.

17 October 1961 Night - Curacao, Caribbean -   Photo. Explanation: Debris.

17 October 1961 23:40 - Radford, Virginia , USA -   One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed by two witnesses (Tugh).

18 October 1961 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Amlie). Explanation: Meteor.

20 October 1961 04:10 - Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by one witness at an airport for 12 seconds (Vine).

20 October 1961 Evening - Bad Reichenhall, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

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

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

23 October 1961 - Pacific -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.

24 October 1961 - Succasunna, New Jersey, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Lobb). Explanation: Meteor.

26 October 1961 - McAllen, Texas, USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by military witnesses. Explanation: Meteor.

27 October 1961 18:40 - Hilliard, Ohio, USA -   An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two female witnesses for ten minutes (Wilson).

28 October 1961 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada -   Nocturnal lights were reported (Dekinder).

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

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

30 October 1961 00:20 - Ligonier, Pennsylvania, USA -   Falling leaf motion.

30 October 1961 18:25 - Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -   Barber Reg Scrivener and several townspeople saw bright round incandescent disc with long silver-green tail, travelling parallel to ground at terrific speed rapidly to the north.

In November 1961 - Rensselaer, Indiana, USA -   Hovered.

In November 1961 After 0400 - Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, larger than a star, was observed by two experienced male witnesses (as reported to the police).

In November 1961 Night - Lubeck, Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

In November 1961 Night - Manchester, UK -   Silvery object resembling a submarine emerged from a sword-like object, visible in the middle of a cloud. After 35min cloud formation disappeared in dark, later smaller object seen on same course.

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

1 November 1961 - Vukovar, Croatia -   An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. Explanation: Planet.

2 November 1961 - Del Mar, California , USA -   A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Beere). Explanation: Meteor.

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

3 November 1961 21:50 - Cologne (Koln), Germany -   Nocturnal lights were reported.

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