A Reference Chronicle of U.S. UFO Sightings and Investigations (1865–2020s)

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A compiled roster of US UFO sightings lists the date, place and a short description for each case spanning 1865 to the early 2020s, including famous incidents like Cadotte Pass, Aurora, the Battle of Los Angeles, Kenneth Arnold, Roswell, the Flatwoods monster, the Betty and Barney Hill abduction, Lonnie Zamora, and the Phoenix Lights, along with later entries such as the Morristown hoax (2009), the O’Hare sighting (2006), and 2021–2023 high-altitude object events, with explanations ranging from weather balloons and misidentified aircraft to hoaxes and unknown phenomena, reflecting lasting public interest and debate about unidentified aerial phenomena in the United States.

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UFO sightings in the United States - Wikipedia

A comprehensive roster chronicles U.S. UFO sightings from 1865 to the early 2020s, detailing dates, places, and descriptions—from early cases like Cadotte Pass and Aurora to famous 1940s events such as the Battle of Los Angeles, Kenneth Arnold, and Roswell—encompassing well-documented investigations, misidentifications and hoaxes, unresolved cases, and notable entries like the Flatwoods monster, the Betty and Barney Hill abduction, Lonnie Zamora, and the Phoenix Lights, as well as more recent incidents such as the O’Hare sighting and 2021–2023 high-altitude objects, with explanations ranging from weather balloons and aircraft misidentifications to hoaxes and unknown phenomena, reflecting enduring public interest and inquiry into unidentified aerial phenomena.