August 13th
11 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1947 to 1960. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.
Featured cases
The Red Bluff CHP UFO Incident
Red Bluff, California, USA
Two California Highway Patrol officers observed a glowing object perform extraordinary maneuvers for two hours, including rapid altitude changes and sweeping movements. The object was also tracked on radar, and multiple other law enforcement officers reported similar sightings that night.
RAF Bentwaters Radar Case
RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, England
Multiple UFOs were tracked on radar at RAF Bentwaters and Lakenheath, with fighter jets scrambled to intercept. The objects displayed intelligent evasion and impossible speeds.
Lakenheath-Bentwaters Radar Case
Lakenheath and Bentwaters, Suffolk, England
UFOs tracked on radar at two RAF bases outmaneuvered intercepting fighters. One object positioned itself behind a pursuing jet. The Condon Committee called it unexplained.
Lakenheath-Bentwaters UFO Incident
RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK
RAF and USAF radar tracked UFOs performing impossible maneuvers over two air bases. Jets were scrambled but couldn't catch the objects. The incident is considered one of the best radar-visual cases.
Washington, DC UFO Sighting (August 13, 1952) — FBI Files
Washington, DC
A first saucer wave case from Washington, DC. The FBI director forwarded a photostat of a German-language letter regarding "flying saucers" to the Inspector General of the Air Force.
Hackensack, New Jersey UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files
Hackensack, New Jersey
A first saucer wave case from Hackensack, New Jersey. Two individuals, TRUEX and CASELLA, observed an object approximately two to three feet in diameter moving rapidly about two hundred yards above the ground.
Every event recorded on this day
- 1960 UFO The Red Bluff CHP UFO Incident Red Bluff, California, USA
- 1956 UFO RAF Bentwaters Radar Case RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, England
- 1956 UFO Lakenheath-Bentwaters Radar Case Lakenheath and Bentwaters, Suffolk, England
- 1956 UFO Lakenheath-Bentwaters UFO Incident RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, UK
- 1952 UFO Washington, DC UFO Sighting (August 13, 1952) — FBI Files Washington, DC
- 1947 UFO Hackensack, New Jersey UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files Hackensack, New Jersey
- 1947 UFO Redmond, Washington UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files Redmond, Washington
- 1947 UFO Twin Falls, Idaho UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files Twin Falls, Idaho
- 1947 UFO Twin Falls, Idaho UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files (D3P128) Twin Falls, Idaho
- 1947 UFO Twin Falls, Idaho UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files (D3P85) Twin Falls, Idaho
- 1947 UFO Twin Falls, Idaho UFO Sighting (August 13, 1947) — FBI Files (D3P29) Twin Falls, Idaho