Sightings
150+ sightings from Nov. 22, 1896 - April, 1987 throughout the Western and Eastern states of US
- Widespread reports across the U.S. of large dirigible-like craft with lights, some with "occupants" or landing claims; newspapers widely covered sightings.
- Key witnesses: Numerous civilians and some officials across states like California, Texas, and the Midwest.
- Researchers of note: Early press accounts; later analyzed by historians of anomalous aerial phenomena.
- Often cited as one of the first major modern UFO flaps; some explained as hoaxes or misidentified balloons/airships, but influenced later "flying saucer" lore.
- First sighting: November 22, 1896, Sacramento CA
Sightings continues through April 1897
