SEPTEMBER 19 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 14 cases on file · 1947–1976
This Day in Paranormal History

September 19th

14 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1947 to 1976. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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Artistic depiction of Iran Tehran Jet Intercept — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 1976

Iran Tehran Jet Intercept

Tehran, Iran

Iranian F-4 jets scrambled to intercept a UFO lost all weapons and communications when approaching. The DIA called it a 'classic' case meeting all criteria of a genuine unknown.
Artistic depiction of Tehran F-4 Phantom Intercept — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 1976

The Tehran F-4 Phantom Intercept

Tehran, Iran

Two Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom jets were scrambled to intercept a brilliant UFO over Tehran. As they approached, all instruments and weapons systems were disabled. When one pilot attempted to fire a missile, his systems went dead. The DIA called it 'a classic which meets all the criteria necessary for a valid study of the UFO phenomenon.'
Artistic depiction of Tehran Iran Jet Chase — chrome flying saucer with ringed underside
UFO 1976

Tehran Iran Jet Chase

Tehran, Iran

Iranian F-4 jets scrambled to intercept a brilliant UFO over Tehran experienced complete instrument failure when approaching. One pilot's weapons system locked up when he tried to fire at the object.
Artistic depiction of Tehran UFO Dogfight — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 1976

Tehran UFO Dogfight

Tehran, Iran

Iranian F-4 jets scrambled to intercept a UFO over Tehran experienced weapons and communications failures when approaching. The DIA called it a 'classic case' of a genuine unknown.
Artistic depiction of Tehran UFO F-4 Jet Chase — silver saucer with engraved glyph-like markings
UFO 1976

Tehran UFO F-4 Jet Chase

Tehran, Iran

Two Iranian F-4 jets scrambled to intercept a brilliant UFO experienced complete weapons and communications failure. The DIA called this encounter a 'classic' meeting all criteria of a genuine unknown.
Artistic depiction of Tehran UFO Incident — wide hammerhead-style saucer with engine ports
UFO 1976

Tehran UFO Incident

Tehran, Iran

Iranian F-4 Phantoms were scrambled to intercept a UFO over Tehran. When pilots tried to fire missiles, their weapons systems jammed. A DIA report called it 'a classic which meets all the criteria for a valid study.'
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