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1947 - United States

Roswell Incident

The Roswell Incident is a widely known UFO-related event that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. It started with reports of a "flying disc" that had crashed on a ranch near the town, sparking widespread speculation about extraterrestrial life and prompting a recovery operation by the United States Army.

1952 United States

Washington D.C

The Washington, D.C., UFO incident, also known as the "Washington Flap" or the "Washington National Airport Sightings," took place in July 1952. It’s one of the most well-documented and widely reported UFO events in U.S. history, involving multiple radar detections, sightings by airline pilots and military personnel, and press coverage that added to public intrigue about UFOs

1956 United Kingdom

Lakenheath Bentwaters

This early UK UFO case involved radar operators and pilots who reported tracking fast-moving, unexplained objects near RAF Lakenheath and RAF Bentwaters. US Air Force personnel on base witnessed a UFO evading military jets, and radar returns confirmed its presence. The incident drew attention because of the detailed radar and pilot reports.

1967 United States

Malmstrom

The Malmstrom Air Force Base UFO incident refers to a series of reported events in 1967 at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, where unidentified flying objects (UFOs) allegedly caused the shutdown of nuclear missiles. This incident has been widely discussed as one of the most credible UFO-related events due to the involvement of military personnel and the connection to nuclear weapons.

1974 Wales

Berwyn Mountain

Sometimes referred to as the "Welsh Roswell," this incident involved a loud explosion and reports of a UFO crash on Berwyn Mountain in North Wales. Residents reported seeing strange lights, and some believed that a UFO may have crashed. Official explanations suggested an earthquake or a meteorite, but UFO researchers continue to question the nature of the event.

1980 United Kingdom

Rendlesham Forest

The Rendlesham Forest Incident is a famous UFO event that occurred in late December 1980 near RAF Woodbridge, a British Royal Air Force base leased to the United States Air Force (USAF), in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England. Often referred to as "Britain's Roswell," it’s one of the most well-documented and controversial UFO cases in the UK, involving multiple military witnesses and official reports.

1994 Zimbabwe

Ariel School Encounter

The Ariel School Encounter is one of the most famous and well-documented UFO sightings involving children as primary witnesses. This incident occurred on September 16, 1994, at the Ariel School, a private elementary school in Ruwa, a small town in Zimbabwe. The event involved 62 schoolchildren, aged between 6 and 12, who reported seeing one or more unidentified objects land near their school playground, along with beings that appeared to be extraterrestrial. The case has gained significant attention over the years due to the consistency of the children's accounts, the credibility of the witnesses, and the involvement of notable UFO researchers.

1997 United States

Phoenix Lights

The Phoenix Lights is one of the most widely observed and documented UFO sightings in history, occurring on March 13, 1997, over the skies of Arizona, Nevada, and parts of northern Mexico. Thousands of witnesses, including residents, local officials, and even the governor of Arizona, reported seeing massive, V-shaped formations of lights moving silently across the night sky. This event remains one of the most discussed UFO incidents, fueling decades of debate.

2016 Wales

Pentyrch

The Pentyrch UFO incident is one of the most well-known modern UFO sightings in Wales, occurring in the early hours of February 26, 2016, near the village of Pentyrch, located just outside Cardiff. The incident involves accounts of strange lights, alleged military activity, and reports of UFO sightings that have sparked interest among UFO enthusiasts.