AUGUST 13 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 11 cases on file · 1947–1960
This Day in Paranormal History

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.

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Artistic depiction of Red Bluff CHP UFO Incident — mothership flanked by smaller escort craft
UFO 1960

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.

Artistic depiction of RAF Bentwaters Radar Case — wide hammerhead-style saucer with engine ports
UFO 1956

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.

Artistic depiction of Lakenheath-Bentwaters Radar Case — dark saucer with transparent dome cockpit
UFO 1956

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.

Artistic depiction of Lakenheath-Bentwaters UFO Incident — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 1956

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.

Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_6
UFO 1952

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.

Source document: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_2
UFO 1947

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.