UFO Sightings in the 1960s
1,727 UFO sightings reported during the 1960s, peaking in 1968 (288 reports); most often described as disk.
- Total sightings
- 1,727
- Span
- 1960–1969
- Peak year
- 1968 (288 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Disk
1960–1969 · peak 1968 (288 reports)
Geneva · NY, USA
In Geneva, New York on April 14, 1966, a witness reported a glowing orange disk-shaped object moving from south to north directly over their house, in about one minute.
Interior (near) · SD, USA
Near Interior, South Dakota in April 1966, a witness reported a disk-shaped object along with an apparent magnetic disturbance, over about fifteen minutes.
Hingham · MA, USA
Craft came down from clouds and hovered above trees, no sound, covered with large lights, one blinking light underneath, very large cra
Francis E Warren AFB · WY, USA
At Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming in April 1966, personnel reported an unidentified object in the sky; further sighting details were not recorded.
Atwater · OH, USA
Near Atwater, Ohio on April 17, 1966, a witness reported a cigar-shaped object passing directly overhead during what became known as the Portage County UFO Chase.
Atwater · OH, USA
Near Atwater, Ohio on April 17, 1966, police officers reported pursuing an unidentified object across northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania in a chase lasting about 1.5 hours.
Reading · PA, USA
There is not one doubt in my mind as to what it was that I saw. I am an electronic (Retired) technician and know what I am talking abou
Bonney Lake area · WA, USA
Strange aircraft manuver at night
Chelsea · MI, USA
Near Chelsea, Michigan in March 1966, a witness reported an oval-shaped object as part of the wider wave of UFO sightings reported across Michigan that month.
Gibralter · MI, USA
Near Gibraltar, Michigan on March 8, 1966, a mother and daughter reported a disk-shaped craft, amid a wave of similar sightings reported across Michigan that month.
Ann Arbor · MI, USA
Near Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 14, 1966, an unidentified object was reported and later discussed by Dr. J. Allen Hynek of Project Blue Book, who called it worth further study.
Ft. Worth area · TX, USA
In the Fort Worth, Texas area in March 1966, a witness reported a large cylinder-shaped object in the sky, observed for about two minutes.
Childs · MD, USA
we were driving down the road i look up to the sky, sun was out but,there was some clouds around, a big round silver shape was comeing
Chittenango · NY, USA
Near Chittenango, New York in March 1966, a local television news bulletin reported a UFO sighting in the area, lasting about one minute.
Warren · NJ, USA
3 lights in the night sky merge briefly into one light-only to separate into 7 or 8 as they move away from each other in a circle.
St. Joseph · MI, USA
Over Lake Michigan near St. Joseph, Michigan in March 1966, a witness reported three bright lights in the sky, observed for about five minutes.
Flint · MI, USA
Over Flint, Michigan in March 1966, a witness reported five glowing orange saucer-shaped objects moving toward the southeast, visible for about three seconds.
North Stonington · CT, USA
I saw something strange
Elizabeth · NJ, USA
In Elizabeth, New Jersey on March 16, 1966, a witness reported a silvery chevron-shaped object moving across the sky before fading from view, in about one minute.
Hillsdale · MI, USA
In Hillsdale, Michigan on March 21, 1966, a witness reported a large metallic disk-shaped object hovering in place for close to an hour.
El Paso · TX, USA
Silent UFO hovered right above 5 kids.
Auburn · WA, USA
Near Auburn, Washington on March 26, 1966, a witness reported a cigar-shaped object apparently being pursued by a military jet aircraft at dusk, for about one minute.
Roscoe · IL, USA
Near Roscoe, Illinois on March 29, 1966, witnesses reported multiple chevron-shaped craft appearing to interact with one another in the sky over about 45 minutes.
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Dearborn · MI, USA
In Dearborn, Michigan on March 31, 1966, a witness reported being followed by an oval-shaped craft, part of the same sighting reported by others in the area, over about 20 minutes.