NOVEMBER 11 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 7 cases on file · 1957–1987
This Day in Paranormal History

November 11th

7 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1957 to 1987. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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Artistic depiction of Gulf Breeze UFO Photographs — silver saucer with engraved glyph-like markings
UFO 1987

Gulf Breeze UFO Photographs

Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

A Florida contractor photographed UFOs repeatedly over several months. Despite controversy over a model found later, hundreds of independent witnesses reported their own sightings in the area.

Artistic depiction of Gulf Breeze First Photograph — vintage riveted acorn-shaped craft
UFO 1987

Gulf Breeze First Photograph

Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

Ed Walters captured his first UFO photograph while stepping outside his home in Gulf Breeze. This initial image launched one of the most controversial and well-documented UFO photo cases.

Artistic depiction of Gulf Breeze Florida Wave — mothership flanked by smaller escort craft
UFO 1987

Gulf Breeze Florida Wave

Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

Ed Walters' photographs sparked years of UFO activity in this Florida town. Though controversy surrounds Walters himself, hundreds of other witnesses reported similar craft independently.

Vintage scratched photograph of disc-shaped UFO past clouds
UFO 1987

Gulf Breeze Sightings

Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

A Florida contractor photographed UFOs repeatedly over several months. The case divided researchers between those who found the photos compelling and those who suspected hoax.

Artistic depiction of Gulf Breeze UFO Wave — large blue-lit disc-shaped mothership
UFO 1987

Gulf Breeze UFO Wave

Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

Hundreds of people in Gulf Breeze, Florida saw UFOs over years. Ed Walters' photographs sparked controversy, but beyond his story, dozens of credible witnesses reported the same craft. The 'Bubba' UFO that buzzed Pensacola Beach became local legend.

Artistic depiction of Manises UFO Incident — silver flying saucer with porthole windows
UFO 1979

Manises UFO Incident

Valencia, Spain

A commercial airliner was forced to make an emergency landing after a massive UFO came within 150 feet of collision. Spanish Air Force jets scrambled but the object demonstrated impossible maneuvers.