JANUARY 08 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 18 cases on file · 1949–2014
This Day in Paranormal History

January 8th

18 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1949 to 2014. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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Source document: PURSUE doc 167
UFO 2014

2014 UAP Sighting — AARO Records

Unknown location

In 2019, Amir Siraj and Avi Loeb discovered CNEOS 2014-01-08 (IM1), an interstellar meteor. The discovery was confirmed by the US Space Command with 99.999% confidence. The object was confirmed to have originated from interstellar space.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Texas UFO — dark saucer with transparent dome cockpit
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas UFO

Stephenville, Texas, USA

Dozens of residents including a pilot and constable witnessed a massive UFO over Stephenville. Radar data later obtained through FOIA confirmed an unknown object headed toward President Bush's ranch.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Texas Lights — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas Lights

Stephenville, Texas, USA

A pilot and dozens of witnesses reported a silent mile-long craft with brilliant lights over rural Texas. Military initially denied then admitted F-16s were in the area pursuing something.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville UFO Wave — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 2008

Stephenville UFO Wave

Stephenville, Texas, USA

Dozens of witnesses in this Texas town reported a massive silent craft with brilliant lights. Radar data later showed unknown objects heading toward President Bush's ranch. The Air Force changed its story multiple times.

Domed silver saucer through maple leaves against pale sky
UFO 2008

Stephenville Texas UFO Sighting

Stephenville, Texas, USA

Dozens of witnesses in rural Texas reported a massive silent craft, some estimating it a mile long. Fighter jets were seen pursuing the object, though the Air Force initially denied any aircraft were in the area.

Artistic depiction of Stephenville Lights — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 2008

Stephenville Lights

Stephenville, Texas

Dozens of witnesses including pilots, police, and businesspeople saw a massive UFO over rural Texas. It was chased by military jets. Radar data confirmed an unknown object heading toward President Bush's ranch.