September 5th
3 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1947 to 1948. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.
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off west coast of Holland UFO Sighting (September 5, 1948) — USAF Files
off west coast of Holland
In September 1948, three aircraft crews observed an unidentified object accelerating rapidly off the west coast of Holland, according to declassified USAF files.
Japan UFO Sighting (September 5, 1947) — USAF Files
Japan
A 1947 radar detection of a flying saucer in Japan was documented in U.S. military records and later released via the PURSUE program.
1947 UAP Sighting — FBI Files (D2P125)
Unknown location
A complete survey of research activities within the Army Air Forces was conducted to determine if any projects matched the characteristics of reported flying discs. The survey found no such projects. This information was communicated in a letter to the Director.