MAY 02 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 4 cases on file · 1949–1971
This Day in Paranormal History

May 2nd

4 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1949 to 1971. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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Navy letter about a servicemember’s transfer to the Regular Navy.
UFO 1957

Final Personnel Record for Newhouse, Delbert C., U.S. Navy, May 2, 1957 — Department of War File

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This file contains the final personnel record of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse, who left naval service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, then the highest Warrant Officer grade.
Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_8
UFO 1951

Holloman UFO Sighting (May 2, 1951) — FBI Files

Holloman

A first saucer wave case from Holloman. Walter Rasuski reported hearing a high-pitched whining noise on an unspecified date.
Source document: 342_HS1-416511228_319.1 Flying Discs 1949
UFO 1949

Guam UFO Sighting (May 2, 1949) — USAF Files

Guam

U.S. military radar operators detected rhythmic interference patterns over Guam in 1949, which were initially suspected to be intentional electronic jamming.
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