Sighting by Date: 1900 – 1949 Sightings
This chronological archive provides a detailed directory of UFO sightings reported between 1900 and 1949. From the mystery airships of the early 20th century to the pivotal 1947 Roswell incident, these documents track the evolution of unidentified aerial phenomena. Use the sections below to explore specific decades and individual years of historical sightings as documented by researchers and eye-witnesses.
1900 – 1909 Sightings
This decade features early 20th-century reports, often characterized by “mystery airship” sightings documented before the era of modern flight.
1910 – 1919 Sightings
Sightings in this period track unusual aerial phenomena reported during the years surrounding the first World War.
1920 – 1929 Sightings
These archives cover documented sightings from the “Roaring Twenties,” showcasing early pre-atomic era encounters.
1930 – 1939 Sightings
This section includes reports from the decade leading up to World War II, a time of increasing global aviation awareness.
1940 – 1949 Sightings
This pivotal decade contains the transition from “foo fighters” during the war to the modern UFO era sparked by the 1947 Roswell incident.
