Texas 1897 Airship Wave: The Aurora Incident and the Era of Skepticism and Wonder

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Texas designated the Texas Almanac as its official State Book, and in 1897 a wave of mysterious airship sightings across 23 counties sparked a range of explanations, with the Aurora incident later labeled a hoax.

When Airships Invaded Texas
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When Airships Invaded Texas

Between April 13 and 17, 1897, there were 38 reported sightings of airships in 23 counties in Texas.