NOVEMBER 23 / TODAY-IN-HISTORY 7 cases on file · 1942–2011
This Day in Paranormal History

November 23rd

7 documented paranormal events occurred on this day, spanning 1942 to 2011. Browse hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptid encounters, and unexplained phenomena recorded throughout history.

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UFO 2011

Kona Blue — Unknown location, 23 Nov 2011

Unknown location

Kona Blue: AATI Program History was dated November 23, 2011. It details the establishment of the KONA BLUE program to investigate sensitive advanced materials and technologies. The program aims to assess potential emerging scientific and technical data relevant to national securi

Artistic depiction of Kinross Incident — classic chrome flying saucer
UFO 1953

Kinross Incident

Lake Superior, Michigan, USA

An F-89 interceptor and its two-man crew vanished over Lake Superior while pursuing a UFO. Radar showed the jet merge with the unknown object—then both disappeared.

Artistic depiction of Kinross Incident Jet Disappearance — large blue-lit disc-shaped mothership
UFO 1953

Kinross Incident Jet Disappearance

Lake Superior, Michigan/Ontario

An F-89 Scorpion interceptor was scrambled to identify a UFO over Lake Superior. Radar showed the jet merge with the unknown object—then both vanished. Lieutenant Felix Moncla and Second Lieutenant Robert Wilson were never found. Neither was their aircraft.

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UFO 1942

Manhattan, New York UFO Sighting (November 23, 1942) — AARO Records

Manhattan, New York

A foo fighters era case from Manhattan, New York. The V-173 aircraft, nicknamed the “Flying Pancake”, first flew on November 23, 1942.

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UFO 1942

Manhattan, New York UFO Sighting (November 23, 1942) — AARO Records (D213P40)

Manhattan, New York

A foo fighters era case from Manhattan, New York. The V-173 aircraft, nicknamed the “Flying Pancake”, first flew on November 23, 1942.

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UFO 1942

Manhattan, New York UFO Sighting (November 23, 1942) — AARO Records (D214P40)

Manhattan, New York

A foo fighters era case from Manhattan, New York. The V-173 aircraft, nicknamed the “Flying Pancake”, first flew on November 23, 1942.