The 1950s · paranormal events

The 1950s represents the most active period within the Spooky Valley archives, containing the highest concentration of recorded anomalies. The majority of the 671 documented cases in this decade occurred between 1950 and 1959. These records primarily consist of unidentified aerial phenomena, followed by miscellaneous anomalies and occasional cryptid sightings.

Notable entries from this era include the Kansas City UFO Sighting of January 6, 1950, and the Farmington New Mexico UFO Armada. Other significant visual evidence preserved in the archive includes the Great Falls UFO Film and the McMinnville UFO Photographs. These files provide a foundational look at the surge of aerial phenomena reported during this decade.

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Selected Cases

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Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_6

UFO 1950

Albuquerque, New Mexico UFO Sighting (August 10, 1950) — FBI Files

Albuquerque, New Mexico

An FBI report from August 10, 1950, details observations of green fireballs and discs over Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the early UFO era.

Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_5

UFO 1950

Alice, Texas UFO Sighting (July 4, 1950) — FBI Files

Alice, Texas

On July 4, 1950, CAA representatives reported the discovery of an elliptical flying disc near Alice, Texas, featuring a warning to not touch the object.

Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_SUB_A

UFO 1950

Balearic Islands, Spain UFO Sighting (April 1950) — FBI Files

Balearic Islands, Spain

An investigation into an unidentified object sighting over the Balearic Islands in April 1950, documented within declassified FBI files.

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UFO 1950

Canada UFO Sighting (1950-1954) — AARO Records

Canada

Records from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office detail Project Magnet's investigation into extraterrestrial craft utilizing magnetic propulsion.