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In October 197. -
Illinois, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed in clear weather by two witnesses, a married couple, for ten minutes.
In November 1825 -
Newton Falls, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. A meteor-like object was reported. Explanation: Meteors.
13 November 1833 Around 0500 -
Poland, Ohio, USA -
Luminous object in northeast for several minutes, possibly as long as an hour. Very brilliant, shaped like a "pruning hook"
In September 1845 -
Marsh Point, Ontario, Canada -
Ghost lights were observed. Nocturnal lights were reported.
15 September 1850 18:20 -
Wellington Channel, Ontario, Canada -
A sphere, thought to be a balloon, sighted from rescue ship US Grinnell. Object hovered north of vessel, appeared about 2' long x 18" wide with appendage.
8 October 1857 -
Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
10 October 1871 Night -
Peshtigo, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by one male witness (Griffin).
29 December 1875 -
London, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Cornish).
17 June 1878 23:00 -
Tomahawk, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at a lake.
29 July 1878 Daytime -
University Michigan Obs, Michigan, USA -
Flying discs were observed. Multiple independent witnesses. Two discs were observed by two experienced male witnesses at an observatory.
10 July 1880 -
East Kent, Ontario, Canada -
Ring ground mark
27 December 1883 18:30 -
Newcomerstown, Ohio, USA -
Brilliant square nocturnal light flew to the north slowly in eastern sky, leaves trail.
21 May 1888 -
Findlay, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
25 December 1890 Around 2200 -
South Bend, Indiana, USA -
Disappearance. Explanation: Hoax.
5 September 1891 02:00 -
Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by several male witnesses (Switzer).
13 February 1897 -
Orangeville, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Hoax.
In late March 1897 -
Caseville, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
28 March 1897 Night -
Caseville, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed.
29 March 1897 Night -
Caseville, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed.
30 March 1897 Night -
Caseville, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed.
30 March 1897 Night -
Holland, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed for several hours.
In April 1897 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An object was observed from a car. One object was observed by one experienced male witness on a railroad (Bullard).
In April 1897 -
South Haven, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In April 1897 -
South Byron, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In April 1897 -
Palmyra, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In April 1897 After 2000 -
Baltimore, Ohio, USA -
Animal reaction: horse showed signs of fear and distress. Object with brilliant white lights fore and aft descended into field, lit up countryside, whirring/hissing noise. two men spoke unknown language.
31 March 1897 22:00 -
Charleston Twp, Michigan, USA -
Inside Occupant
31 March 1897 Night -
Caseville, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than one object was observed.
1 April 1897 Morning -
Jefferson, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed at a lake for a few seconds.
1 April 1897 Night -
Galesburg, Michigan, USA -
Unintelligible language
2 April 1897 02:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Mystery airship.
3 April 1897 -
Rochelle, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
3 April 1897 -
Evanston, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In early April 1897 Night -
Holland, Michigan, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed for several hours.
8 April 1897 -
Carroll County, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Stiteley).
8 April 1897 -
Sterling, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
8 April 1897 -
Dixon, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
9 April 1897 -
Evansville, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Fuller, C).
9 April 1897 -
Anderson, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Fulton).
9 April 1897 -
Goodrich, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Sherman).
9 April 1897 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Thayer, E).
9 April 1897 20:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects, about 80 feet across, were observed by 800 witnesses in a city for six hours (Lowen, R; Younger).
9 April 1897 20:40 -
Mount Carroll, Illinois, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, about 10 feet across, was observed by a male witness for ten minutes (McGinnis, O).
9 April 1897 21:30 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 80 feet across, was observed by numerous female witnesses in a city.
10 April 1897 -
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Haselton).
10 April 1897 -
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
10 April 1897 -
Ottawa, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Trabing).
10 April 1897 20:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Mystery airship. Explanation: Balloon.
10 April 1897 Night -
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by more than two witnesses (Neimeyer).
11 April 1897 -
Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at a military facility.
11 April 1897 -
Delaven, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 April 1897 -
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Taylor, M).
11 April 1897 -
Warsaw, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
11 April 1897 -
New Carlisle, Indiana, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by 100 witnesses for over ten minutes.
11 April 1897 -
Harvard, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Hall, W).
11 April 1897 19:45 -
Niles, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several male witnesses, two of them an experienced observors, for over 15 minutes (Lee; Somers).
11 April 1897 20:35 -
Holland, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. An unknown number of objects was observed by several witnesses at a lake briefly.
11 April 1897 21:00 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
Occupant inside, Hovered.
11 April 1897 Night -
Lock Mills, Indiana, USA -
Man claimed he was visited by man in airship who projected pictures on side of his barn.
12 April 1897 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by 400 witnesses.
12 April 1897 -
Lodi, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Wilson, J).
12 April 1897 -
North Mancester, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
12 April 1897 -
Henry, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a river.
12 April 1897 -
Bismarck, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Whitlock).
12 April 1897 Morning -
Rogers Park, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness in a city for a few seconds (Bullard, F).
12 April 1897 20:55 -
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -
Airship went to the southwest. Bang! Sparks flew, came down halfway to ground, stopped, buzzing sound, sparks again, rose vertically, lights went out.Visible 5 minutes.
12 April 1897 Night -
Lanark, Illinois, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by one witness on a farm (Battles). Explanation: Venus.
12 April 1897 Night -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness (Pingree; Thompson).
13 April 1897 -
Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported at a military facility (Marshall).
13 April 1897 -
Omro, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.
13 April 1897 -
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Kite.
13 April 1897 -
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.
13 April 1897 -
Anderson, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 April 1897 -
Dixon, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
13 April 1897 Around midnight -
Waukegan, Illinois, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by several witnesses for several hours (Wheeler).
13 April 1897 Around 0300 -
Muncie, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed.
13 April 1897 20:00 -
Niles, Michigan, USA -
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 for a few minutes.
13 April 1897 Evening -
Pennfield, Michigan, USA -
Trace remnants
13 April 1897 20:45 -
Coldwater, Michigan, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by several witnesses (Clawson).
13 April 1897 After 2200 -
Owosso, Michigan, USA -
Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness.
13 April 1897 Night -
Adrian, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one male witness (Peckmann).
14 April 1897 -
Darien, Wisconsin, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.
14 April 1897 -
Bluffton, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
14 April 1897 -
Lake Erie, Nr Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Young man fishing from deck of 40 feet long airship with canopy, wore hunting jacket and cap. Near him were a woman and child about age 10. Deployed large colored balloon, rose to 500',circled "like a hawk."
14 April 1897 -
Portland, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
14 April 1897 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Wilson). Explanation: Balloon.
14 April 1897 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
A man with a hunting jacket, a woman and a 10-year old child were seen aboard a craft, which ejected a large colored balloon, ascended to 150 m, then flew away.
14 April 1897 04:30 -
Reynolds, Michigan, USA -
Farmers incident. Explanation: Hoax.
14 April 1897 15:00 -
Gas City, Indiana, USA -
An object landed two kilometers south of Gas City on the property of John Roush, terrifying the farmers and causing the horses and cattle to stampede.
14 April 1897 Dusk -
Casstown N1M, Ohio, USA -
Sound like geese flying overhead. Farmer saw huge bird-shaped object fly at 150 feet up, had wings, large vertical tail or rudder. Then heard music, human voice. Neighbor also heard but didn't see.
14 April 1897 21:00 -
Kendallville, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed.
14 April 1897 22:00 -
Sturgis, Michigan, USA -
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 briefly.
14 April 1897 22:30 -
Middleville, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by several witnesses.
15 April 1897 -
Racine, Wisconsin, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness.
In mid-April 1897 -
Saginaw, Michigan, USA -
Monster
15 April 1897 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Hudson).
In mid-April 1897 -
Wabash, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In mid-April 1897 -
Valparaiso, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
15 April 1897 -
El Paso, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Hitch, R).
In mid-April 1897 09:00 -
Elburn, Illinois, USA -
Farmers incident. Explanation: Hoax.
15 April 1897 20:00 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by several hundred witnesses. Explanation: Planet.
15 April 1897 Evening -
Muncie, Indiana, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness on a farm (Dalbey; Haskell). Explanation: Hoax.
15 April 1897 21:00 -
Perry Springs, Mo, Illinois, USA -
Passenger train followed by low-flying object for 15 minutes. Craft had red and white light. It outdistanced train, disappeared rapidly.
15 April 1897 21:00 -
Shelby, Michigan, USA -
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.
15 April 1897 21:00 -
Middleville, Michigan, USA -
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.
15 April 1897 21:00 -
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -
Trace remnants
15 April 1897 22:45 -
Constantine, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by more than four witnesses.
15 April 1897 Night -
Pontiac, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed.
15 April 1897 Around 2300 -
Hudson, Michigan, USA -
Cigar-shaped airship with yellow lights bow and stern. No wings. to the north, estimate altitude 500', plain to view in bright moonlight.
15 April 1897 Night -
Dunkirk, Ohio, USA -
Two in railroad tower saw airship fly near, heard men talking in it. Size of wagon bed, with wing on each side, propeller each end. Red light in front, green-yellow light in back. Explanation: Star.
16 April 1897 -
Essexville, Michigan, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.
16 April 1897 -
Lamont, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed.
16 April 1897 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Kyte).
16 April 1897 -
Delavan, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 April 1897 -
Rankin, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 April 1897 -
De Kalb, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
16 April 1897 -
Downs, Illinois, USA -
Six people emerged from an aerial craft.
16 April 1897 00:03 -
Danvers, Illinois, USA -
Mandolin Club incident.
16 April 1897 00:30 -
Bay City, Michigan, USA -
Large object high up in sky, not cloud, appeared solid. Gradually descended, around 50'-70 feet in length, red light both ends, dull red glow, conical shape. Moved rapid pace, then slowed.
16 April 1897 02:45 -
Saginaw, Michigan, USA -
Cops hear drumming noise, 30 feet long cigar-shaped airship with something hanging 10 feet below it. Carried red and yellow lights. Speed 25mph to the south.
16 April 1897 21:56 -
Pittsford, Michigan, 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 (Kessler).
16 April 1897 22:30 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 1000 feet across, was observed by one witness (Osborne).
16 April 1897 Night -
Hartford, Wisconsin, USA -
Close encounter with a craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness (Schneider).
16 April 1897 Night -
Upper Sandusky, Ohio, USA -
40 feet long craft, shape of auger, had huge wings like windmill. Had purple, yellow, green lights. Dived, levelled off, flew to the north.
16 April 1897 23:30 -
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses.
17 April 1897 -
Mount Gilead, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 April 1897 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two male witnesses at a hospital (Hardenberg). Explanation: Hoax.
17 April 1897 -
Hudson, Michigan, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed. Explanation: Hoax.
17 April 1897 -
Ashland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
17 April 1897 09:00 -
Williamston, Michigan, USA -
An object landed; a strange man, three meters tall, emerged.
17 April 1897 Night -
Three Rivers, Michigan, USA -
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.
17 April 1897 Night -
Port Huron, Michigan, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object, about 1000 feet across, was observed by 1,000 witnesses (Kendall).
18 April 1897 -
Wakefield, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Widosky).
18 April 1897 -
Angola, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Work, B).
18 April 1897 -
Sycamore, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
18 April 1897 Evening -
Grant, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object, about 300 feet across, was observed by several witnesses.
18 April 1897 After 2000 -
Manistique, Michigan, 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 one male witness, one of them an experienced observor (Orr).
18 April 1897 Night -
Nora, Illinois, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness on a railroad (Manley).
19 April 1897 -
Saline, Michigan, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by several witnesses.
19 April 1897 -
Cochransville, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
19 April 1897 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Hoagland; McNabb).
19 April 1897 After midnight -
Wakefield, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one experienced male witness (Widosky).
19 April 1897 Afternoon -
Saline, Michigan, USA -
A mysterious explosion was reported. One object was observed by several male experienced witnesses.
19 April 1897 After 2000 -
Saginaw, Michigan, USA -
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.
19 April 1897 Night -
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA -
A green fireball was observed. One green green fireball was observed by numerous witnesses.
20 April 1897 -
Massillon, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20 April 1897 After midnight -
Wakefield, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by seven witnesses (Widosky).
21 April 1897 -
Ashland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
21 April 1897 -
Kewanee, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
21 April 1897 Evening -
Jackson, Michigan, 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 (Mitchell).
22 April 1897 -
Lake Mills, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
22 April 1897 -
Elyria, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Hinman).
22 April 1897 -
Westerville, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Haywood).
22 April 1897 23:00 -
Hemlock, Michigan, 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.
23 April 1897 -
Calla W6M, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Rogers, F).
23 April 1897 -
St Joseph, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
23 April 1897 Daytime -
Burton, Michigan, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by one male witness on a farm (Gray).
24 April 1897 -
Omer, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 April 1897 -
DuPont, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range and caused physical effects.
24 April 1897 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
25 April 1897 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Wickham).
25 April 1897 -
Sunbury, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Whittier).
25 April 1897 -
Rossville, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Smith, G).
25 April 1897 Night -
Freeland, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Krause).
26 April 1897 Around 2300 -
Sidnaw, Michigan, USA -
A green fireball was observed. One green object was observed by a female witness for a few minutes.
27 April 1897 -
Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA -
Reputable persons saw flying machine, three men visible on it. Shaped like huge cigar, 2000 feet altitude.
27 April 1897 02:00 -
Dayton, Michigan, USA -
An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One green object was observed by two witnesses.
28 April 1897 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
29 April 1897 -
Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Bogardus).
29 April 1897 -
Munroe Falls, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Gaylord).
29 April 1897 23:30 -
Holton, Michigan, USA -
Disappearance
1 May 1897 Night -
Shiloh, Ohio, USA -
Well-lighted object with clear outline, supported by narrow, 70 feet long oblong cylindrical-shaped vessel that looked to be inflated.
2 May 1897 -
Kenton, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness on a railroad (Ries).
4 May 1897 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Woolwine).
5 May 1897 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Wickham). Explanation: Balloon.
9 May 1897 -
Norwalk, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Parker).
11 May 1897 -
Sandusky, Ohio, USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a male witness (Hopley).
29 July 1897 -
Ohio, USA -
Photo
14 September 1897 Night -
Gravel River, Ontario, Canada -
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.
20th Century -
Loudonville, Ohio, USA -
Ghost lights.
20th Century -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
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 six witnesses at a building for over four minutes (Ford).
20th Century -
Indiana, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, twice the size of the moon, was observed by one male witness in a yard. A noise was heard.
20th Century -
Western Part, Michigan, 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 one male witness (Laug).
20th Century -
Laotto, 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 more than one male witness, typical age 57 (Herriman). Explanation: Aircraft.
20th Century Around 0100 -
Crown Point, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
20th Century Around 0200 -
Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -
An unusual object was sighted by multiple witnesses, that had unconventional appearance and aerobatic performance. One object, the size of the moon, was observed in a yard for ten minutes (Stout).
20th Century 11:25 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
Abduction and exam. Woman in 1976 recalled abduction from orphanage as little girl. Grey beings with crablike claws for hands.
20th Century Daytime -
Lake.Woods, Ontario, Canada -
Photo of structured object
20th Century Afternoon -
Paw Paw, Michigan, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in cloudy weather by more than one male witness for six seconds (Paynich).
20th Century Night -
Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
20th Century Night -
Clarkston, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two objects were observed by more than one male witness (Rosenfield). Explanation: Light.
20th Century Night -
Southgate, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by one male child.
20th Century Night -
Magnolia, Ohio, USA -
Hovered.
28 November 1901 Night -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Aurora.
17 March 1903 Evening -
Helmer, Indiana, USA -
Father and daughter observe glowing 100 feet long cigar with two rows of four equally spaced windows, hover just behind trees. As he ran toward it it left, zigzagged, accelerating rapidly to the west at high speed.
17 March 1903 Night -
Hiram, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two female witnesses, typical age 12, in a yard for over four minutes.
1904 -
Rolling Prairie, Indiana, USA -
Tom Darby, with his brother and mother, saw two whitish-blue objects about 400 meters away, from a point situated three kilometers north of Rolling Prairie.
In 1904 Dusk -
Dixboro, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Covest).
In June 1904 22:00 -
Rolling Prairie, Indiana, USA -
Two bluish-white objects 400m distance. Hovered 2-3m above ground, flew toward barn, came closer to each other, flew behind a hill.
In Early 1908 After 1600 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object, about 40 feet across, was observed in clear weather by one male teenage witness for 30 seconds (Dunlap).
In October 1909 -
Church, Indiana, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.
In late October 1909 22:30 -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
Large glowing object shaped like two inverted bowls with row of lights around rim shone blinding light on wagon, horses reared in terror. Streams of light extended from UFO to ground, UFO vanished suddenly
20th Century Afternoon -
Inkster, Michigan, USA -
One object, three times the size of the moon, was observed by two male witnesses.
20th Century -
Mountain Lake, Ontario, Canada -
An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by four witnesses at a lake for 92 minutes (Oreilly).
In 1912 -
Newton Falls, Ohio, USA -
An object was observed. Animal reactions to the object were reported. One object was observed by two witnesses at a military facility (Goldner).
In 1912 -
South Bend N2M, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Johnson, A).
20th Century Afternoon -
Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses.
In May 1912 -
Lockport, Illinois, USA -
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 two male witnesses for over three minutes (Howe, C).
9 February 1913 Night -
Thamesville, Ontario, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
29 June 1913 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
A daytime disc was reported (Goodnoe).
In Mid- 1913 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
Golden oval-shaped object traveled rapidly to the east, much faster than anything known at the time.
In 1914 -
Indiana, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Three objects were observed by two witnesses.
Aug 1914 -
Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada -
On the deck of a spherical craft on the surface of the water were two small men.
In late August 1914 17:00 -
Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada -
Nautical Strange vessel floating in cove with 5 little men in light brown clothes,square helmets, taking on water through a hose. Vari-colored flashes, then rose 12', took off silently trailing white vapor.
In 1915 -
Orleans, Michigan, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.
In 1916 -
Lafayette, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In May 1916 10:30 -
Rensselaer S8M, Indiana, USA -
Dull gray elongated oval object, 40 feet long x 8-12' thick, hovered near ground one mile away. After 10 seconds, shot away rapidly to the northeast. Instantaneous acceleration to speed of 5000 mph.
In 1918 -
Gallia County, Ohio, USA -
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 male witnesses, typical age 11, for over one minute (Moore).
In 1922 -
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Kovacs).
In Mid- 1922 22:00 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
An object was observed. Occupants of the craft were seen. One object was observed by two witnesses in a city (Hinz).
In 1923 -
Rend City, Il, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two female witnesses in a swamp for 30 minutes (Lager, V).
In 1923 -
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a river.
In 1925 Night -
Chelsea, Cavanaugh L, Michigan, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by three male witnesses at a lake (Grossman).
14 July 1925 21:45 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
200 feet long "comet" made hissing sound, had lights from windows on side. Shot up vertically at incredible speed.
In August 1926 20:00 -
Westmont, Illinois, USA -
One large disc-shaped object trailed by 5 smaller discs in line to the west beneath cirrus clouds. Light from objects reflected from the clouds.
15 October 1928 -
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by a male witness on a farm (Thayer).
11 June 1929 -
Michipicoten Island, Ontario, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
4 May 1932 Morning -
Toronto W 150 Mi, Ontario, Canada -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by one witness in a street.
In October 1933 24:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object, four times the size of the moon, was observed (Van Arman).
In Winter 1933 21:00 -
Indiana, USA -
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 (Lotze).
In May 1935 -
Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, on the shore (Foster).
29 October 1936 Daytime -
Oshkosh Nw, Wisconsin, USA -
Low over lake came a rocket black formation throwing sparks of various colors, which shot across our front and seemed to disintegrate in northwest ." Daylight meteor? Explanation: Meteor.
In March 1937 -
Little Long Lake, Ontario, Canada -
Ghost lights were observed. Nocturnal lights were reported.
In May 1937 Around 1600 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A daytime disc was observed by four witnesses (Kelly, Richard).
In August 1938 After 0200 -
Rice Lake 52M, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was observed from a car. One object was observed in clear weather by two male witnesses, typical age 26, for over one minute (Cisco).
In August 1939 After 2200 -
Tiverton Nw3M, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object, five times the size of the moon, was observed in clear weather by four male witnesses, typical age 11, for ten minutes (Hemerway).
In October 1939 Night -
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA -
Egg-shaped object with 8 spots like portholes was seen through telescope.
In Spring 1940 14:00 -
Hinsdale, Illinois, USA -
Five discs travelling at estimated 100-200mph disappeared into a cloud and did not re-emerge.
30 May 1940 06:00 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
Dark ellipsoid object to the northeast, then made 90 degree turn. Flame-like color changed from red to orange to yellow.
In November 1941 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Schroeder).
In Spring 1942 Daytime -
Evanston, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by seven male witnesses for ten minutes (Moore, R).
In 1943 Daytime -
Palmyra, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one female witness.
Mid- 1944 Daytime -
Kew Beach, Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed (Edwards).
In October 1944 Night -
Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA -
Family awoke to loud noise, flash of light. 4.5' tall being in brown robe, 5 more in luminous brown suits. Large heads, slit mouth, long thin fingers, took them to craft. Missing time. 25' wide circle
In 1945 -
Delaware, Ohio, USA -
Lapse of time experienced by witness.
4 August 1945 -
East Landing, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In 1946 03:30 -
Detroit Nw Suburb, Michigan, USA -
Luminous oval object with median band encircling it, hovered low above neighbor's yard. Humanoid inside, no features could be distinguished. Rose into sky, out of sight in seconds.
17 February 1946 03:00 -
Racine, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
12 September 1946 -
Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA -
V-formation 5 silver disks with one trailing behind, size of small peas high and fast heading northeast bypassing Chicago to Indiana
1 June 1947 Night -
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
Numerous luminous objects were observed by more than three witnesses (Nostrant).
15 June 1947 21:30 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
Balls of light jump in and out among clouds "like clay pigeons", not searchlight.
17 June 1947 23:00 -
Madison, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One luminous round object was observed by one witness in a city (McGilvery).
23 June 1947 21:30 -
Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA -
Disc flies uneven course, leaves luminous trail. Independent witnesses.
24 June 1947 13:50 -
Mokena, Illinois, USA -
Nine flat circular discs, flipping motion, straight level course to the south, faster than any plane.
In late June 1947 -
Deschenes Lake, Ontario, Canada -
A daytime disc was reported at a lake (Gauthier).
25 June 1947 08:45 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One gold disc was observed by one female witness in a city for over 12 minutes (Thor).
26 June 1947 02:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One fiery shifting-shape object was observed by one female witness (Harrison).
28 June 1947 13:00 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Straight level course south moving rapidly to the north very high, very fast.
28 June 1947 15:43 -
Rockfield, Wisconsin, USA -
7-10 saucer-shaped objects fly overhead
28 June 1947 16:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed.
In July 1947 -
Pelee Island, Scudder Bay, Ontario, Canada -
A daytime disc was reported (Schramm).
In Mid- 1947 Evening -
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
Two objects were observed by one male witness (Larsen, R).
In Mid- 1947 23:30 -
Bay City, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported (Boughton).
1 July 1947 Around 1900 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One oval object was observed by two female witnesses (Holson).
1 July 1947 19:30 -
Morrisonville, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One oblong object was observed by one witness.
1 July 1947 20:45 -
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One disc was observed by one male witness briefly (Stevens).
2 July 1947 15:00 -
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One ball was observed by one male witness in the suburbs (Trezise, S).
2 July 1947 18:30 -
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
Man and son watched daylight silver sphere move rapidly rapidly to the northwest, duration 3-4 minutes. "Definitely not an airplane."
2 July 1947 22:20 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Marshall).
3 July 1947 Afternoon -
Walkerton, Indiana, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. More than two objects were observed by two female witnesses for over 25 minutes (Dixon).
3 July 1947 17:00 -
Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses for 2.5 minutes (Boyle).
3 July 1947 Night -
Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by one male witness (Stanford, K).
4 July 1947 20:30 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Two BF Goodrich executives and families. Round silver object to the east. Self luminous.
4 July 1947 21:00 -
Delaware, Ohio, USA -
Farmer and AAA official. 5 reddish saucers flies rapidly to the west fast. Slow and low trajectory. Explanation: Debris.
4 July 1947 21:30 -
Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA -
Orange ball of light, "as big around as a barrel" scared woman, resolves into disc. Moved fast across sky, back again for 10 minutes, vanished suddenly.
4 July 1947 Around 2200 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Two shifting-shape objects were observed by two male witnesses (Jeffers).
4 July 1947 22:00 -
Utica W4M, Michigan, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
4 July 1947 22:30 -
Port Huron Sw, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. 24 objects were observed by 14 female witnesses (Warner).
4 July 1947 Night -
Park Lake, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
4 July 1947 Night -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than two objects were observed by one female witness on a road (Bauer; Wolfe, Andrew).
5 July 1947 -
Lowell, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
5 July 1947 -
Bellefontaine, 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 (Mifflin).
5 July 1947 08:00 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for a few minutes (Rex).
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Neapolis, Ohio, USA -
TWA flight crew see propeller-shaped object. It rotates slowly beneath the airliner flying at 200mph.
5 July 1947 19:00 -
Pond Lake, Michigan, USA -
Zigzag maneuvers.
In early July 1947 Around 2000 -
Maywood, Illinois, USA -
1947 UFO sighting: sometime in early summer Time: after dark (between 7 - 9 pm) Place: Maywood Illinois not far from O'hare Airbase (n
5 July 1947 22:00 -
Norwalk, Ohio, USA -
Six objects were observed by four witnesses (Baker).
5 July 1947 22:30 -
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Numerous objects were observed by over 40 witnesses.
5 July 1947 23:35 -
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal light flying in ovals, rapidly to the northwest at terrific speed, growing tails as it disappeared from view.
5 July 1947 23:40 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Six objects were observed by two witnesses for five minutes (Behen).
6 July 1947 02:00 -
Flint, Michigan, 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 (Thompson).
6 July 1947 13:00 -
Logansport, Indiana, USA -
Farmer incident.
6 July 1947 15:30 -
Freeport N, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two male witnesses for over ten minutes (Schirmer, Elmer).
6 July 1947 18:45 -
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Davis).
6 July 1947 20:25 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
6 July 1947 21:30 -
Kankakee, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five objects were observed by two witnesses for a few seconds (Hendrickson).
6 July 1947 Around 2200 -
Walkerville, Ontario, Canada -
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 a few minutes.
6 July 1947 22:30 -
Preston, Ontario, Canada -
A flying disc was observed. One red disc was observed by one female witness in a town for over one minute (Smith).
6 July 1947 Night -
Fremont, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Two objects were observed by two witnesses, a married couple (Jenck).
6 July 1947 23:15 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness (Carlin; Wilkinson).
7 July 1947 -
South Bend, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One copper object was observed by two male witnesses (Kuritz).
7 July 1947 -
Orchard Lake, Michigan, USA -
A daytime disc was reported.
7 July 1947 -
Eagle Se, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by one witness (Southey, R).
7 July 1947 01:35 -
Beverly Shores, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed.
7 July 1947 06:45 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one male witness briefly (Luckey).
7 July 1947 09:25 -
Okauchee, Wisconsin, USA -
Instructor incident.
7 July 1947 11:30 -
Elkhorn 10M, Wisconsin, USA -
White ball at 3000 feet altitude.
7 July 1947 13:00 -
Cicero, Illinois, USA -
Very large silver disc, four small discs follow.
7 July 1947 14:30 -
East Lansing, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly.
7 July 1947 19:00 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One red object was observed by one male witness (Boyer, M; Higginbotham, Forrest; Spooner).
7 July 1947 19:00 -
Pontiac, Michigan, USA -
Photo
7 July 1947 19:45 -
Columbus, Ohio, USA -
Three very fast 10 feet diameter ovoids in delta formation fly to the east at 1,000 feet altitude.
7 July 1947 Around 2100 -
Bellevue, Ohio, USA -
A group of objects was observed by two witnesses (Huntsman; Skiles; Swartz).
7 July 1947 21:00 -
York W, Ohio, USA -
Brilliant saucers appeared to change into streaks and beams of light.
7 July 1947 21:00 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Two discs collide and flash. Fly in opposite directions.
7 July 1947 Night -
Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses for 20 minutes (Hall).
8 July 1947 08:30 -
Alliance, Ohio, USA -
More than three objects were observed by one witness (Miller).
8 July 1947 09:05 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by one female witness in a city (Goldberg, M; Klipstein; Monte, Peter; Smith; Vinterum).
8 July 1947 13:00 -
East Lansing, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by more than four witnesses (Tabor).
8 July 1947 Daytime -
Wausau, Wisconsin, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 15 objects were observed by 60 witnesses.
8 July 1947 Daytime -
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA -
Four objects were observed by three witnesses briefly (Olson).
8 July 1947 Daytime -
East Liberty, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by one male witness (Rhoades).
8 July 1947 19:40 -
Power, West Virginia, USA -
Three objects were observed by two witnesses briefly (Seidler).
8 July 1947 20:45 -
Millett, Michigan, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness.
8 July 1947 21:00 -
London, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a residential area for over one minute.
8 July 1947 21:00 -
Cudahy, Wisconsin, USA -
Fall of anomalous meteorite. Explanation: Meteorite.
8 July 1947 21:47 -
Madison, Wisconsin, USA -
Five teens camping out see flat, brilliant disc close to horizon. UFO flies southeast rapidly to the northwest very fast.
8 July 1947 22:00 -
Sandusky, Ohio, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One orange disc was observed by four witnesses for over one minute (Hyde; Jenck; Meyers).
9 July 1947 00:45 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. More than five objects were observed by one male witness (O'Brien, T; Valetta).
9 July 1947 05:40 -
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada -
Farmer incident.
9 July 1947 17:10 -
Midland, Michigan, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One fiery fireball was observed by two witnesses for 12 seconds (Lane). Explanation: Flare.
9 July 1947 Around 2300 -
Koppel, 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 three male witnesses (Petti).
12 July 1947 03:00 -
Galt, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a residential area for over one minute.
12 July 1947 21:00 -
Winchester, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported in a residential area.
13 July 1947 21:30 -
New Cumberland, West Virginia, USA -
Procession of objects. 4-5 bright white 1m discs fly rapidly to the south at 15 minute intervals.
16 July 1947 22:20 -
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA -
One object was observed by one witness briefly (Linton).
In August 1947 -
Danforth, Illinois, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One saucer was observed. Explanation: Hoax.
16 August 1947 -
Crow River, Ontario, Canada -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An object was observed at close range by a male witness on a river (Simpson).
16 August 1947 21:00 -
Timmins, Ontario, Canada -
Globe of purplish light seen; car stalls.
In early September 1947 Night -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for a few seconds (Sanner).
In Fall 1947 Night -
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA -
Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by three witnesses.
25 October 1947 14:30 -
Hymers, Ontario, Canada -
Physiological effects.
In 1948 -
Chardon, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by 12 witnesses.
1948 -
Swastika, Ontario, Canada -
Mr. Galbraith twice saw an object land. The first time, it was a disk-shaped craft with a humanoid figure-the second time, cigar shape with three figures.
In 1948 Daytime -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Photo
9 January 1948 19:20 -
Clinton, Nc, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed on a farm for over 35 minutes.
In late February 1948 23:50 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness for two minutes (Hildebrandt).
In Spring 1948 10:00 -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One disc was observed by two witnesses for six seconds (Gulledge).
8 April 1948 14:00 -
Ashley, Ohio, USA -
30m long oblong silver streak does acrobatics over town. Opalescent. Explanation: Meteor.
12 April 1948 11:00 -
Ashley, Ohio, USA -
Large vertical cylinder flies against wind, trails streamers.
12 May 1948 Around midnight -
Westfield, Indiana, USA -
Private Pilot incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
13 May 1948 Daytime -
Shaker 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 one male witness (Comella).
28 May 1948 15:00 -
Monroe, Michigan, USA -
USAF incident. Explanation: Reflection.
20 June 1948 Noon -
Glenwillow, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses for over one minute (Edic).
24 June 1948 22:00 -
Wadsworth, Ohio, USA -
Four objects were observed by five male witnesses for five minutes (Rohn; Roth). Explanation: Aircraft.
In Mid- 1948 Afternoon -
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -
Moved at rapid pace W rapidly to the east, parallel to the shore line of Lake Erie. When it reached position over city of Erie, Pennsylvania it abruptly shot straight up, 3x faster.
In Mid- 1948 Around 1500 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by several witnesses for 12 seconds (Lemke).
In Mid- 1948 Night -
Poynette, Wisconsin, USA -
40 feet diameter silver colored disc paced car, came within a few feet. When another car came along the object ascended several hundred feet, then hovered. Circular rim spun around middle portion.
1 July 1948 -
Gahanna, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
12 July 1948 Night -
Huntington, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses briefly (Goshorn).
25 July 1948 Night -
Noblesville, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed by more than three witnesses for a few seconds (Davis).
30 July 1948 -
Worthington, Ohio, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Felton). Explanation: Balloon.
In August 1948 -
Burlington, Wisconsin, 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 (Amoreaux, M).
In August 1948 06:00 -
Chicago Nw Sr22 Sr59, Illinois, USA -
Truck Drivers incident.
18 August 1948 03:15 -
Racine, Wisconsin, USA -
S southwest rapidly to the south, after about 5 seconds it disappeared between large group of cumulus clouds.
22 October 1948 14:30 -
Garrett, Indiana, USA -
More than six objects were observed by two witnesses (Bradin).
In November 1948 18:00 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (Schulz).
In 1949 -
Temagami, Ontario, Canada -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
3 December 1948 Around 1900 -
Bellefontaine, Ohio, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by more than three witnesses (Hoffman; Reynolds; Ricker). Explanation: Flare.
8 December 1948 -
Chanute AFB, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male military witness at an airfield. Explanation: Meteor.
17 December 1948 01:30 -
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, USA -
Formation of eight white luminescent rotating spherical objects. Explanation: Natural.
28 February 1949 06:15 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly (Cole; Kersey; Maher). Explanation: Meteor.
6 April 1949 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An unidentified object moving in a straight trajectory across the sky was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Star.
26 April 1949 00:20 -
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, USA -
Railroad Men incident.
28 April 1949 09:15 -
Homer, Michigan, USA -
Pursued six flying discs ten inches diameter by car. Explanation: Birds.
28 April 1949 11:00 -
S, Illinois, USA -
One object was observed by one witness for 30 seconds (Gammon).
11 May 1949 22:30 -
Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed.
3 June 1949 08:00 -
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by one male witness (Comella).
11 June 1949 13:00 -
Huntsville, Ohio, USA -
Metallic ovoid descends over highway, makes square turn. Had flippers on underside. Explanation: Aircraft.
17 June 1949 Daytime -
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -
Photo
23 June 1949 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Gass). Explanation: Psych.
28 June 1949 -
Urbana, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Meteor.
In Mid- 1949 13:00 -
Elsie, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by several witnesses (Engel).
3 July 1949 15:00 -
Sterling State Park, Lake Erie, Michigan, USA -
Watching two AT6 training planes, attention drawn to disc high above, moving rapidly in opposite direction. Object went rapidly to the south over western end of Lake Erie, gone in 11 seconds.
10 July 1949 17:45 -
Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Thomason).
11 July 1949 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
One object was observed.
15 July 1949 Morning -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.
23 July 1949 11:40 -
Delphi N, Indiana, USA -
Two fishing in flooded quarry and 1. 40 feet long metallic UFOs circle and maneuver at 1500 feet altitude for three hours. Explanation: Star.
1 September 1949 -
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Fuller). Explanation: Meteor.
2 October 1949 -
Holland, Michigan, USA -
Project Blue Book case #473. Very bright disc moving to the west into cloud, then exited from same point, flew rapidly to the east.
13 October 1949 23:45 -
Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly.
In the 1950's -
Anderson, Indiana, USA -
A daylight disc was observed by a female witness (Hughes).
In the 1950's -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. A crashed disc was reported.
In the 1950's Evening -
Maumee, 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 experienced male witnesses for ten minutes (Ziegler).
14 January 1950 -
Peoria, Illinois, USA -
Editorial, sometimes mentioning Charles Fort.
3 March 1950 23:05 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
An intense, dull yellowish light descend vertically
9 March 1950 19:45 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
Air defense ground radar tracking of an object erratically varying height and speed. Explanation: Balloon.
16 March 1950 04:00 -
Delhi, Ontario, Canada -
"Extra Moon" jerked around sky generally heading rapidly to the south. Quite fast.
17 March 1950 13:12 -
Ironton, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses at a lake for seven minutes (Shantz).
18 March 1950 -
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA -
Hovered.
18 March 1950 08:40 -
Bradford, Illinois, USA -
Bonanza Pilot incident. Explanation: Aircraft.
19 March 1950 13:00 -
Orland Park, Illinois, USA -
Photo. Explanation: Aircraft.
24 March 1950 Night -
Jerseyville, Mo, Illinois, USA -
Object glowed with bluish-white light, appeared to remain stationary 2-3 minutes.
27 March 1950 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. A transient unexplained phenomenon was reported.
27 March 1950 Night -
Goshen, Indiana, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range.
28 March 1950 Around 1900 -
Shabaqua, Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed by one witness for over three minutes (Makinen).
28 March 1950 19:30 -
Fort William, Ontario, Canada -
One object, about 5 feet across, was observed by several witnesses for a few seconds (Cambly; Gould; Wirstiuk).
28 March 1950 19:30 -
Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed by more than two witnesses.
28 March 1950 19:35 -
Ouimet, Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed.
28 March 1950 19:40 -
South Gillies, Ontario, Canada -
One object was observed by one witness for a few minutes (Kamstra).
28 March 1950 19:45 -
Escanaba, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Fleury; Siebert; Snow; Strickling).
29 March 1950 Night -
Fort William, Ontario, Canada -
Brilliant fireball with no wings, four nocturnal lights join it, then hover, leave rapidly to the northeast.
30 March 1950 Noon -
Adrian, Michigan, USA -
Hovered.
30 March 1950 19:30 -
St Ignace, Michigan, USA -
60cm white disc over straits, left blue smokey film in sky. Very high altitude. three separate witnesses.
31 March 1950 -
Escanaba, Michigan, USA -
Fiery blue glowing disc raced over town. Spewed ribbon of blue flame. News reports.
6 April 1950 10:00 -
Mount Carroll, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by three witnesses for 30 seconds (Law; Westbo).
6 April 1950 13:06 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness for six seconds (Schnedorf).
7 April 1950 -
St Ignace, Michigan, USA -
Two ferrymen watch saucer race all over sky over Strait. Plasma glow.
7 April 1950 18:29 -
Upper Sandusky, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Widman).
7 April 1950 Night -
Oba, Ontario, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses for over one minute (Brenell).
7 April 1950 Night -
Eton, Ontario, Canada -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses briefly.
7 April 1950 23:30 -
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by three witnesses (Baker).
8 April 1950 02:00 -
Kokomo, Indiana, USA -
Grey metallic disc, top-shaped.
11 April 1950 23:40 -
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada -
One disc was observed by one male witness briefly (Finn).
19 April 1950 -
Lafayette, Indiana, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range. Explanation: Psych.
27 April 1950 20:25 -
Goshen, Indiana, USA -
TWA 117 incident.
27 April 1950 20:25 -
Goshen, Indiana, USA -
Adickes/Manning Case
28 April 1950 22:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness for a few seconds (Scott).
13 May 1950 20:50 -
Wilmette, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported for over one minute.
16 May 1950 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Condon). Explanation: Meteor.
In late May 1950 10:00 -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
Hovered.
In June 1950 20:30 -
La Porte S4M Hwy35, Indiana, USA -
Hovered.
In June 1950 23:30 -
Pickerel Lake, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by two witnesses for 30 minutes (Simmons). Explanation: Star.
24 June 1950 -
Whitefish Bay Se, Wisconsin, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
24 June 1950 01:15 -
Racine, Wisconsin, 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 briefly (Taylor).
24 June 1950 20:08 -
Daggett, California , USA -
Navy transport pilot case
29 June 1950 16:00 -
Dowagiac, Michigan, USA -
US C-54 incident. Explanation: Rocket.
29 June 1950 19:10 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 for over one minute (Helurka).
1 July 1950 -
Chicago N, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported (Vatter). Explanation: Meteor.
1 July 1950 01:00 -
Chicago, Northern, Illinois, USA -
Watchman incident.
2 July 1950 Dusk -
Steep Rock Lake, Ontario, Canada -
A double saucer with portholes and a rotating antenna, on a lake, with ten figures, 1.20 meters tall, on the deck. Explanation: Hoax.
4 July 1950 Daytime -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by four witnesses for over 15 minutes (Wilson).
4 July 1950 21:38 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Meteorologist incident.
5 July 1950 Morning -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses briefly (Korman).
12 July 1950 -
Thessalon, Ontario, Canada -
Reported encounter with monstrous beings. A sighting of bigfoot was reported.
18 July 1950 Dawn -
Lorain, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by three witnesses briefly (Smith).
In August 1950 Night -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness for 18 seconds (Huddlestun).
6 August 1950 15:20 -
Riverdale, Illinois, USA -
Disc flies over. Too round to be a plane, to fast to be a balloon.
11 August 1950 10:30 -
Antigo, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by three witnesses.
18 August 1950 Around 1000 -
Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation.
22 August 1950 10:15 -
Quad-City Apt, Illinois, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Four objects were observed by several witnesses at an airport for a few seconds. Explanation: Aircraft.
5 September 1950 13:15 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by ten witnesses briefly (Johnson).
14 September 1950 -
Lake In, Ontario, Canada -
Photo
4 October 1950 Afternoon -
Williams Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness briefly (Schramek).
18 October 1950 16:00 -
White Lake, Wisconsin, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one witness for 30 minutes (Royce). Explanation: Star.
In November 1950 -
French River, Ontario, Canada -
Hog mutilation.
27 November 1950 10:30 -
Evansville, Wisconsin, USA -
Six elliptical UFOs flew in loose echelon formation, made sound like helicopters, speed 500mph, altitude 10,000'. Seen by commercial pilot.
8 December 1950 23:50 -
Montague, Michigan, USA -
Landed remotely.
15 December 1950 23:55 -
Dalton Twp, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one witness.
16 December 1950 23:50 -
Grand Haven, Michigan, USA -
Nautical UFO. Object lands on surface of Lake Michigan, making surface glow, then sinks.
27 December 1950 -
Bradford, Illinois, USA -
Shutts Case
27 December 1950 16:34 -
Bradford, Illinois, USA -
TWA airliner en route to Kansas City. Bright white light flashed red and green, "wobbled and swerved". Flew back-and-forth N-S, violently changing course. Explanation: Star.
In January 1951 -
Oberlin, Ohio, USA -
An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported.
31 December 1950 17:09 -
Fort Wayne E60M, Ohio, USA -
Light moved slowly on closing course. Explanation: Star.
28 January 1951 21:26 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Unusual objects were sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. Several objects were observed by a male witness for over 15 minutes.
3 February 1951 19:15 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by four witnesses briefly (Erlandson).
3 February 1951 19:15 -
Jackson, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness briefly.
3 February 1951 19:15 -
Wisconsin, USA -
Various sites.
3 February 1951 19:15 -
Monroe, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly.
23 May 1951 03:20 -
Grand Rapids S, Michigan, USA -
AAL incident.
24 May 1951 Morning -
Crown Point, Indiana, USA -
Balloon-like objects observed. 13 balls were observed by several witnesses (Schroeter). Explanation: Balloon.
24 May 1951 Morning -
Gary, Indiana, USA -
Balloon-like objects observed. A group of balls was observed by a male witness. Explanation: Balloon.
24 May 1951 Around 1000 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Balloon-like objects observed. Several balls were observed by a male witness in a warplane for several hours (Dworak). Explanation: Aircraft.
In June 1951 -
Cambridge, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One domed disc was observed by a male witness in a town for two minutes (Weyer, T).
31 May 1951 Around midnight -
Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were observed by several witnesses briefly.
31 May 1951 Around midnight -
Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for several minutes (Kelly; Reed). Explanation: Meteor.
In June 1951 01:00 -
Whitmore Lake, Michigan, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by one witness for 48 seconds (Sider).
In Mid- 1951 -
Freeland, Michigan, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted by mutliple independent witnesses, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. 12 objects were observed by four witnesses (Dodge).
In Mid- 1951 02:30 -
Damascus, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In Mid- 1951 14:30 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 for a few seconds (Milham).
7 July 1951 Around 2100 -
Flint, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly. Explanation: Meteor.
7 July 1951 Around 2100 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly (Shertad). Explanation: Meteor.
7 July 1951 Around 2100 -
Lansing, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly (Cleeves).
7 July 1951 Around 2100 -
Jackson, Michigan, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness briefly.
7 July 1951 Around 2100 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by several witnesses briefly. Explanation: Meteor.
30 July 1951 05:14 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
1 August 1951 09:00 -
Youngstown, Ohio, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for several hours (Branden). Explanation: Balloon.
1 August 1951 09:00 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by a male witness for several hours (Walker). Explanation: Balloon.
2 August 1951 Night -
Homewood, Pennsylvania, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by a male witness for over one minute.
3 August 1951 23:30 -
Silver Lake, Pinckney S 3M, Michigan, USA -
Undulating light seen over hills south of Silver Lake by Camp Big Silver counselor and two boys, telescope.
8 August 1951 14:00 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Dark cigar (6-7m long) flying at great speed. Explanation: Aircraft.
8 August 1951 14:10 -
Port Clinton, Ohio, USA -
20 feet dark cigar-shaped object flying at high speed
7 September 1951 10:00 -
Grayling, Michigan, USA -
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 briefly.
16 September 1951 12:17 -
Marion Ne3M, 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 witness for a few minutes (Grover). Explanation: Aircraft.
17 September 1951 -
Marion, Ohio, USA -
Black swept-wing object at 2,800 feet in near collision with aircraft
18 September 1951 -
Empire, Michigan, USA -
Five radar tracks of 6,000 mph targets
24 September 1951 08:00 -
Orlando Park, Illinois, USA -
Under hypnosis 12 18" tall creatures walked toward him, 3-digit hands feet, prominent eyes, slit mouths, brown striped skin. Telepathy, exam, chronic ill health.
In October 1951 20:00 -
Algoma, Wisconsin, USA -
One object was observed by one male witness (Schopf).
In early October 1951 -
Anderson, Indiana, USA -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed.
9 October 1951 14:00 -
Lodi, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (George).
10 October 1951 -
Wisconsin, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by two witnesses (Kaliszewski).
14 October 1951 20:45 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for several minutes. Explanation: Meteor.
21 October 1951 11:25 -
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -
Classic domed disc and a Navion aircraft. Explanation: Balloon.
In November 1951 20:30 -
Brooklyn, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed by one witness for 12 seconds (Burke).
5 November 1951 20:15 -
Kent, Ohio, USA -
Two objects were observed by one witness.
7 November 1951 06:15 -
Reese, New Mexico, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
7 November 1951 Evening -
Ss Wm E Corey, Ontario, Canada -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by four witnesses (Horner).
16 November 1951 22:00 -
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male witness for over one minute (Comella).
24 November 1951 -
Coopersville, Michigan, USA -
Capital Airlines Flight 94 pilot and ground observers saw a large round object flying silently at low altitude and supersonic speed.
24 November 1951 18:20 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
One object was observed by one military witness at an airfield for six seconds.
24 November 1951 18:20 -
N, Michigan, USA -
Sightings from various sites. Explanation: Meteor.
26 November 1951 04:25 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
An orange ball of fire with blue tail flying on a level trajectory. Explanation: Meteor.
29 November 1951 21:00 -
Madisonville, Indiana, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object was observed by three witnesses for over three minutes (McBride).
In 1952 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported.
In 1952 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range (Perretta).
In 1952 Daytime -
Denmark, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 150 feet across, was observed by two witnesses.
7 December 1951 16:30 -
Sunbury, Ohio, USA -
Silvery sphere through telescope; two specks sighted at sides
1 January 1952 -
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Comella).
4 February 1952 18:00 -
Amherst, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 1 foot across, was observed (Palmer).
In March 1952 22:00 -
Sterling, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. Electromagnetic effects were noted. An object, larger than a star, was observed (Lundstrom).
In mid-March 1952 13:15 -
Mexico, 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 for 42 seconds (Galbraith).
17 March 1952 -
Ionia, Michigan, USA -
Disc tips and wobbles in sky. Flashes silver light.
25 March 1952 19:00 -
Tigerton, Wisconsin, 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 briefly (Morganson).
27 March 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Discs exit cloud. Flip over completely, return to same cloud.
In April 1952 00:00 -
L'Anse, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed by one witness for five minutes (Seavoy).
6 April 1952 20:15 -
Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA -
Fog or smoke. Lights in the sky that looked like "a sideview of someone blowing smoke rings."
7 April 1952 04:40 -
Racine, Wisconsin, USA -
Fiery green, spherical object, trailed by short streamers of red and yellow. Crossed sky, disappeared over horizon.
13 April 1952 21:30 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
Brilliant disc at 3000 feet altitude. Vibrates and fades into distance. Explanation: Planet.
15 April 1952 Night -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Several objects were observed by numerous witnesses.
16 April 1952 20:15 -
Madison, Wisconsin, USA -
Observed five or six semi-circular objects almost overhead, glowing with a yellowish-white light. Explanation: Aircraft.
17 April 1952 14:30 -
Muncie, Indiana, USA -
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 briefly (Crawley; Gaddis).
17 April 1952 16:00 -
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed by one witness for over one minute (McNeil). Explanation: Balloon.
17 April 1952 20:00 -
Cassopolis, Michigan, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One blue oval object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, in a city for six seconds (Tam).
17 April 1952 20:05 -
Westmont, Illinois, USA -
Viewed through binoculars, object traveled at great rate of speed from east rapidly to the north, vanished just under Ursa Minor. No tail or exhaust. No visible signs of propulsion.
20 April 1952 -
Ontario, Canada -
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.
20 April 1952 Morning -
Goderich, Ontario, Canada -
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 at a lake (Brown).
20 April 1952 10:12 -
Detroit, Michigan, USA -
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.
20 April 1952 11:30 -
London, Ontario, Canada -
TCA incident.
20 April 1952 21:40 -
Flint, Michigan, USA -
20 groups of 2-9 aircraft-shaped objects fly over enveloped in a red glow. Explanation: Natural.
20 April 1952 22:00 -
Cleveland Apt, Ohio, USA -
Radar
22 April 1952 Daytime -
Ontario, Canada -
An object was observed, which caused dogs to bark. One disc was observed by one male witness.
24 April 1952 13:30 -
Oak Forest, Texas, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses for over 14 minutes (Schuler). Explanation: Psych.
26 April 1952 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
Unidentified objects were sighted, but with appearance and behavior that most likely would have a conventional explanation. Five discs were observed in a city for over one minute.
26 April 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a male witness (Root, V).
26 April 1952 Daytime -
Lake Wilcox, Ontario, Canada -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed for six seconds.
27 April 1952 08:08 -
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed by one witness for 18 seconds (Sturegon). Explanation: Aircraft.
27 April 1952 16:15 -
Seville, Michigan, USA -
Silver oval roll, descend and stop
27 April 1952 21:30 -
Manchester, Michigan, USA -
A green fireball was observed. One green disc, about 300 feet across, was observed by two witnesses on a farm briefly (Hoffman). No sound was heard.
27 April 1952 22:40 -
Cleveland E, Ohio, USA -
Flash of light, thin pencil of white light arced upward and rearward, followed by flash of brilliant green. Explanation: Meteor.
27 April 1952 23:15 -
Birmingham, Michigan, USA -
Witness observed an object approximately 200 feet in diameter and approximately 200 feet off the ground. Explanation: Meteor.
28 April 1952 17:00 -
Homewood, Illinois, USA -
Two civilian witnesses reported to the Air Force that an object in the SE that resembled a white parachute was apparently circling a large airplane for about three minutes.
29 April 1952 19:40 -
Coldwater, Ohio, USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed (Mueller). Explanation: Balloon.
29 April 1952 19:50 -
Crown Point E1+M, 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 four witnesses for ten minutes (Holley).
29 April 1952 20:00 -
Toledo, Ohio, USA -
Unidentified but otherwise conventional objects were sighted. Several objects were observed by several witnesses for a few seconds. Explanation: Contrail.
In May 1952 22:50 -
Prospect Heights, Illinois, USA -
White luminous domed disc hovered over vacant lot beside house. In windows three figures visible, wearing parka coveralls and hoods. Ship became brilliant red-orange, moving rapidly to the fast.
5 May 1952 -
Lima, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one male witness (Lora).
8 May 1952 22:30 -
Mishawaka, Indiana, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One domed disc was observed in a town for 30 seconds (Kramer).
12 May 1952 21:16 -
Canton, Ohio, USA -
One object was observed by military witnesses (Grays).
18 May 1952 14:25 -
Cleveland, Ohio, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. One object was observed (Bartlett). Explanation: Meteor.
21 May 1952 -
Peoria 10M, Illinois, USA -
Traces.
21 May 1952 08:30 -
Lombard, Illinois, USA -
An object was observed. Traces found. One object was observed by one witness (Marquart). Explanation: Debris.
21 May 1952 18:50 -
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc, about 1000 feet across, was observed by 300 witnesses for 50 minutes (Lorenzen, C).
In late May 1952 Around 0200 -
Hammond, Indiana, USA -
Procession of objects.
25 May 1952 21:15 -
Walnut Lake, Michigan, USA -
Large white circular object having dark sections on its rim
28 May 1952 23:30 -
Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA -
A lunar anomaly was observed. One object was observed (Legros). Explanation: Moon.
29 May 1952 -
Saginaw Bay, Michigan, USA -
An object was tracked by radar. One object was observed.
In June 1952 14:20 -
Winchester, Indiana, USA -
A flying disc was observed. One disc was observed in clear weather by more than one male witness in a city for 20 minutes (Huntwork). Explanation: Balloon.
3 June 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An object was tracked by radar. An unidentified object was tracked by radar. Explanation: Malfunct.
7 June 1952 20:30 -
Alliance, Ohio, USA -
Two objects were observed by three witnesses (Houston).
18 June 1952 09:00 -
Columbus, Wisconsin, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Crescent object hovers several seconds, then shoots away.
18 June 1952 22:00 -
Walnut Lake, Michigan, USA -
Orange light zigzag then hover
24 June 1952 -
752Nd Acw, Michigan, USA -
752nd ACW incident. Explanation: Weather.
25 June 1952 -
752Nd Acw, Michigan, USA -
752nd ACW incident. Michigan.
25 June 1952 20:30 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Bright yellow-white egg shaped light, slightly towards Venus with occasionally visible red tail light, made large continuous circle at slow speed.
26 June 1952 01:30 -
Celina, Ohio, USA -
Luminous dark disc flies to the south slow and low across town. No sound. Slight tilt.
27 June 1952 -
752Nd Acw, Michigan, USA -
752nd ACW incident. Explanation: Weather.
28 June 1952 -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
28 June 1952 18:00 -
Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin, USA -
Silver-white sphere observed over lake. Made 180 degree turn and became elliptical during the turn, then a sphere.
28 June 1952 18:00 -
Lake Kishkonoug, Wisconsin, USA -
Silver-white sphere become an ellipse
29 June 1952 18:30 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A bright silver smooth surfaced, flat oval 30 feet object
In July 1952 -
Holland, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by a female witness (Antoine).
In Mid- 1952 00:15 -
Windham, Ohio, USA -
Cloud-like ovoid 8' wide hovered 12' above ground, 3' tall child-like being emerged. Light greenish complexion, silvery suit, telepathy asked for help.
In July 1952 01:00 -
La Porte, Indiana, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, the size of a star, was observed by ten witnesses for two hours (Diedrich).
In Mid- 1952 Noon -
Palos Park, Illinois, USA -
Hovered.
3 July 1952 04:15 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
Two big lights about 20 feet diameter
3 July 1952 23:50 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Two disk-shaped objects flew one behind the other. Apparent size 1/3 of full moon. Color bright pastel green with luminescent trails, traveled faster than jet, slower than meteorite.
4 July 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
Report by USAF officers.
6 July 1952 -
Tiffin, Ohio, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported (Wolf). Explanation: Star.
8 July 1952 20:00 -
Wheaton, Illinois, USA -
Two yellow discs paced airliner at lower altitude. one turned gray, turned away.
11 July 1952 -
Marinette, Arizona , USA -
Balloon-like object observed. One ball was observed. Explanation: Balloon.
11 July 1952 22:30 -
Gary, Indiana, USA -
Disc the size of dinner plate, had 3m long tail. Red glow, flew low over houses, extremely fast.
12 July 1952 21:00 -
Delphi, Indiana, USA -
One light was observed by several male witnesses in a town (Bachert; Bibler; Cook; Green, J).
12 July 1952 21:04 -
Arlington, Illinois, USA -
Oblong yellowish lighted object with a trail flying in a straight course
12 July 1952 21:45 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
400 people saw a "large red light with small white lights on the side" come in from the west northwest, make a 180-degree turn directly over their heads, and disappear over the horizon. Explanation: Meteor.
17 July 1952 11:00 -
Lake Erie E, Nr Sandusky, Ohio, USA -
UAL incident.
17 July 1952 21:10 -
Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, USA -
Amber-colored elliptical-shaped object with a small flame
17 July 1952 22:00 -
Salem N, Ohio, USA -
Nocturnal lights were reported on a farm.
18 July 1952 11:00 -
Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, USA -
A light like a big star that disappeared when an aircraft approached
18 July 1952 15:00 -
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA -
"Weird roaring whirling flat object in sky." Newspapers.
19 July 1952 21:00 -
Lafayette, Indiana, USA -
A cigar-shaped object was observed. One cigar-shaped object was observed in a town for over one minute.
19 July 1952 22:00 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One object was observed in a city.
23 July 1952 10:40 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA -
Rocket shaped, all identical, flew slowly, silently.
23 July 1952 19:55 -
Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, USA -
Numerous witnesses observed four objects hovering in the vicinity of the Lockbourne AFB, Columbus, Ohio, for 22 minutes. The objects were round and fluorescent white in color. Official explanation: balloon (Walters).
23 July 1952 23:35 -
South Bend, Indiana, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. two bright blue-white objects flew together, then the rear one veered off after ~9 minutes.
24 July 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
A meteor-like object was observed. Nocturnal lights were reported. Explanation: Meteor.
24 July 1952 Night -
Door Peninsula, Wisconsin, USA -
An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One shiny disc was observed on a highway for over one minute.
25 July 1952 13:00 -
Norwalk, Ohio, USA -
GOC incident. Explanation: Balloon.
In late July 1952 15:45 -
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA -
One object was observed for over 15 minutes (Girdner).
26 July 1952 22:40 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA -
Glowing objects in formation.
27 July 1952 10:05 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
Airmen incident.
27 July 1952 10:05 -
Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA -
Airmen incident. Many round white objects fly straight and level, very fast
27 July 1952 10:40 -
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA -
15 objects were observed by two witnesses in a residential area (Otis).
27 July 1952 22:15 -
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA -
14 objects were observed by two witnesses.
28 July 1952 -
Chicago, Illinois, USA -
An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. An object which flew in a straight line across the sky was reported. Explanation: Star.
28 July 1952 -
Palmyra, Wisconsin, USA -
An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentifiable object was observed at close range. Explanation: Hoax.
28 July 1952 -
Michigan, USA -
Radar / visual sighting that raised eyebrows;
28 July 1952 01:00 -
S Central, Indiana, USA -
Various sites.
28 July 1952 21:30 -
Elkhart, Indiana, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by one witness.
29 July 1952 21:40 -
Port Huron, Michigan, USA -
Ground control radar and an F-94 interceptor chase a multi-colored ball-shaped UFO for 20 minutes. Official explanation: aircraft.
In August 1952 -
Monterey, Indiana, USA -
Flying discs were observed. More than eight discs were observed by two male witnesses (as reported to the police) on a river for over ten minutes (Moorman).
In August 1952 -
Rogers City, Michigan, USA -
Hovered. Explanation: Balloon.
31 July 1952 13:00 -
Suamico, Wisconsin, USA -
Two bowler hat-shaped discs maneuver all over sky.
1 August 1952 06:00 -
Belvidere Nw, Illinois, USA -
One ball was observed on a highway for over one minute.
1 August 1952 10:51 -
Troy, Ohio, USA -
An object was tracked by radar and sighted visually and filmed by F-86 interceptors. Official explanation: balloon.
6 August 1952 -
Belleville, Michigan, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Case and card missing from official files.
6 August 1952 -
Port Austin, Michigan, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Radar unit observed several large objects, flew at speeds in excess of 1200 knots. Objects were in vicinity of Gore Bay, Canada.
11 August 1952 -
Rockford, Illinois, USA -
Fifty - four "flying saucers" were sighted streaking over Rockford Sunday evening by at least 14 persons
15 August 1952 21:20 -
Diamond Lake, Michigan, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by 21 witnesses on a farm (Baird).
15 August 1952 21:50 -
Urbana N, Illinois, USA -
USAF Lt Colonel incident.
16 August 1952 21:20 -
Chanute AFB, Illinois, USA -
Nocturnal lights were observed by eight military witnesses at an airfield.
22 August 1952 00:15 -
Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA -
One object was observed by two witnesses (Jeffrey).
22 August 1952 23:48 -
Elgin, Illinois, USA -
GOC incident.
23 August 1952 04:10 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Project Blue Book "unidentified" case. Ground radar observer and two USN men saw single pulsing amber light. It flew straight and level for 7 minutes.
23 August 1952 04:10 -
Akron, Ohio, USA -
Pulsing amber light fly straight and level
24 August 1952 -
Troy, Ohio, USA -
GOC incident.
24 August 1952 -
Edinsboro Hwy408, Pennsylvania, USA -
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