August 9th
4 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1947 to 1983. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.
Featured cases
Quintanilla New Mexico Encounter
Belen, New Mexico, USA
A New Mexico rancher named Charlie Quintanilla reported a low-hovering disc and a series of cattle disturbances that recurred at intervals through the late summer, with patterns documented by a local sheriff's deputy.
Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting, Chicago, Illinois (August 9, 1947)
Chicago, Illinois
A first saucer wave case from Chicago, Illinois. Fragments were received from Chicago via telegram, potentially related to flying discs.
1947 UAP Sighting — FBI Files (D16P3)
Unknown location
Multiple witnesses reported seeing unidentified flying objects near an unspecified location for over an hour. The objects were observed near military bases, airports, and U.S. Weather facilities. Investigators confirmed there were no jets or weather balloons in the area at the ti
1947 UAP Sighting — FBI Files (D33P163)
Unknown location
Lt. Col. Springer had previously provided information regarding a security matter, but now states he has no further details. The Seattle office is handling the matter and any dissemination of information should be paraphrased to protect coding systems. This communication concerns