NOVEMBER 01 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 8 cases on file · 1948–2010
This Day in Paranormal History

November 1st

8 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1948 to 2010. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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Diagram shows a simplified design for nuclear fission-propelled rocket.
UFO 2010

AAWSAP DIRD: Aneutronic Fusion Propulsion I, November 1, 2010 — Department of War Research Paper

Las Vegas, Nevada

This DIRD surveys aneutronic fusion as a possible advanced space-propulsion method, focusing on fusion reactions that release most of their energy in charged particles rather than neutrons and therefore offer potential advantages over more neutron-intensive fusion concepts, especially in…

Diagram compares two theoretical models to contain hot plasma for fusion propulsion applications.
UFO 2010

AAWSAP DIRD: Aneutronic Fusion Propulsion II, November 1, 2010 — Department of War Research Paper

Las Vegas, Nevada

This DIRD revisits aneutronic fusion propulsion in a more systems-oriented manner, arguing that fusion concepts using low-neutron fuels such as proton-boron or helium-3 could become attractive for space propulsion because they reduce shielding burdens and may support direct conversion of…

Diagram shows a provisional concept for a cockpit with a 360-degree surround display.
UFO 2010

AAWSAP DIRD: Cockpits in the Era of Breakthrough Flight, November 1, 2010 — Department of War Research Paper

Las Vegas, Nevada

This DIRD examines how cockpit design might change if future aerospace vehicles were ever to achieve major propulsion breakthroughs such as control over gravity and inertia, “propellantless” flight, or faster-than-light travel. The report does not describe an existing or emerging vehicle class.

Two images show a "lightcraft" test vehicle and guide wire.
UFO 2010

AAWSAP DIRD: Laser Lightcraft Nanosatellites, November 1, 2010 — Department of War Research Paper

Las Vegas, Nevada

This DIRD examines laser-propelled “Lightcraft” as a possible low-cost method to launch very small satellites into low Earth orbit by using a remote high-energy laser to supply most of the propulsion energy rather than relying entirely on onboard energy sources. The report combines a survey of…

Microscope image of a thin sheet of graphene, presented as a potential material suitable for use within ultracapacitor electrodes.
UFO 2010

AAWSAP DIRD: Ultracapacitors as Energy and Power Storage Devices, November 1, 2010 — Department of War Research Paper

Las Vegas, Nevada

This DIRD surveys ultracapacitors as high-power energy-storage devices and argues that their main value lies in extremely rapid charge and discharge, very long cycle life, and usefulness in systems that need short bursts of power rather than sustained energy delivery. The report explains how…

Artistic depiction of Cennina Alien Encounter — metallic flying saucer with illuminated dome
UFO 1954

Cennina Alien Encounter

Cennina, Italy

Italian farmer Rosa Lotti encountered two small beings who took her flowers and stockings. The case occurred during the massive 1954 European UFO wave.