September 20th
5 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1947 to 1977. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.
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Petrozavodsk Jellyfish UFO
Petrozavodsk, Russia
A massive glowing object resembling a jellyfish hovered over the Soviet city, sending down shafts of light. Thousands witnessed what became the USSR's most famous UFO event.
Petrozavodsk Phenomenon
Petrozavodsk, Russia
A giant luminous 'jellyfish' hovered over this Soviet city, shooting rays of light into buildings. Thousands witnessed the event, which was reported in Soviet newspapers and remains unexplained despite official investigations.
Holloman UFO Sighting (September 20, 1956) — FBI Files
Holloman
A cold war / blue book era case from Holloman. The FBI Bureau reviewed files concerning "The A.
York, England UFO Sighting (Sept 20, 1952) — FBI Files
York, England
U.S. government investigators recorded a sighting of a silver, circular object over York, England, involving RAF personnel during a military exercise.
Tacoma, Washington UFO Sighting (September 20, 1947) — FBI Files
Tacoma, Washington
A first saucer wave case from Tacoma, Washington. A report referenced a belief connecting flying discs to the Murray Island explosion.
Every event recorded on this day
- 1977 UFO Petrozavodsk Jellyfish UFO Petrozavodsk, Russia
- 1977 UFO Petrozavodsk Phenomenon Petrozavodsk, Russia
- 1956 UFO Holloman UFO Sighting (September 20, 1956) — FBI Files Holloman
- 1952 UFO York, England UFO Sighting (Sept 20, 1952) — FBI Files York, England
- 1947 UFO Tacoma, Washington UFO Sighting (September 20, 1947) — FBI Files Tacoma, Washington