Paranormal events in United States

The United States archive contains 2007 documented cases of paranormal activity spanning from the sixteenth century through 2026. The recorded history of the nation includes a significant concentration of unidentified flying objects, followed by instances of hauntings and various other anomalous phenomena. These entries represent a wide array of reported sightings and physical discoveries documented over several centuries.

Notable entries within this collection include the Shaker Spirit Drawing Phenomenon, the Alton Giant Skeleton Discovery, and the Fairfield, Ohio UFO Sighting of June 26, 1919. The archive also preserves records of the War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic, the Jefferson, Oregon UFO Sightings of November 1946, and the 1947 Ashley, Ohio UAP Encounter. Each case is categorized by its specific type and chronological occurrence within the established timeline.

1,399 UFO 172 Haunting 143 Other 139 Cryptid 68 Possession 57 Apparition 29 Poltergeist

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Featured from United States

UFO 2025

2025 Congressional UAP Hearings

Washington, D.C., USA

Throughout 2025, Congress held multiple hearings on UAPs, including the first session of the House Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets in December. Witnesses testified about military encounters, whistleblower retaliation, and objects surviving weapons strikes. The FY2026 NDAA mandates Pentagon briefings on UAP intercepts.

UFO 2022

Congressional UAP Hearings

Washington, D.C., USA

In July 2023, Congress held historic UAP hearings where David Grusch testified about alleged government possession of non-human craft and biologics. Ryan Graves and David Fravor described pilot encounters. The hearings led to UAP disclosure amendments and marked a turning point in official UFO transparency.

UFO 1942

Battle of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, USA

On February 25, 1942, just months after Pearl Harbor, anti-aircraft batteries across Los Angeles fired 1,400 rounds at an unknown aerial object. Air raid sirens wailed, searchlights converged on a target, and the city went dark. Three people died from friendly fire. The target was never identified.

Artistic depiction of Great Los Angeles Air Raid — wide hammerhead-style saucer with engine ports

UFO 1942

The Great Los Angeles Air Raid

Los Angeles, California, USA

The military fired thousands of anti-aircraft rounds at unidentified objects over Los Angeles.

UFO 2025

2025 UAP Sighting Wave

United States

The first half of 2025 saw over 2,174 UFO/UAP sightings reported to the National UFO Reporting Center - an increase from previous years. New York alone logged 66 reports including glowing orbs, silent triangles, and shape-shifting lights. Experts describe 2025 as a 'tipping point' for UAP awareness.

UFO 2024

Northeast Drone/UAP Mystery

New Jersey/New York, USA

Beginning in late 2024 and continuing into 2025, mysterious drone-like UAPs appeared nightly over New Jersey, New York, and surrounding states. The objects hovered near critical infrastructure, military bases, and residential areas. Despite federal involvement, their origin remains unexplained.

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