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Throughout history, mysterious sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) captured the imagination of people around the world. From the late 19th century to the present day, various incidents were reported, sparking intrigue and debate. Here are ten notable sightings from different parts of the globe to deep dive further in UFO exploration yourself, according to Google Art and Culture.
Pilot Kenneth Arnold's sighting near Mount Rainer, Washington, marked the beginning of the UFO craze. He observed disc-shaped objects moving at incredible speeds, leading the press to coin the term 'flying saucers'.
Shortly after Arnold's sighting, W.W. 'Mac' Brazel discovered unusual debris scattered across his ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. The remnants were swiftly transported to Fort Worth Army Air Field for analysis, fueling speculation about extraterrestrial involvement.
Just months before the publication of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, a strange event unfolded in Aurora, Texas. A craft crashed from the sky, reportedly piloted by a being 'not of this world', and was laid to rest in the town's cemetery.
John Sheppard captured footage of unusual lights over the Gulf of St. Lawrence while camping near Kensington, Canada. His recorded observations reignited speculation about extraterrestrial activity.
During a soccer game in Florence, Italy, spectators were startled as high-speed cigar-shaped UFOs hovered above the stadium. The sighting added to the global intrigue surrounding UFO phenomena.
In the aftermath of World War II, Gösta Karlsson of Ängelholm, Sweden, reported witnessing a flying saucer and its alien occupants landing in the woods of Kronoskogen. A concrete model of the spacecraft now stands at the site.
The mysterious deaths of nine individuals in the Ural mountains of Russia raised questions. Strange lights, high radiation levels, and bizarre injuries contributed to the enduring enigma of the Dyatlov Pass incident.
Forester Robert Taylor recounted a harrowing encounter with a 'flying dome' in Dechmont Law, Scotland. His detailed description of the craft sparked intrigue, though authorities found no conclusive evidence.
A farmer in Emilcin, Poland, claimed to have been abducted and examined by green-faced humanoid beings. Despite initial skepticism from the media, a memorial now commemorates the reported incident.
Near the US Air Force base at Rendlesham Forest, deputy base commander Lieutenant Colonel Charles I. Halt reported witnessing UFOs. The lack of official investigation added to the mystery surrounding the incident.