Despite the Pentagon denying the former intelligence officer’s claims, Mexican researchers questioning the mummies’ authenticity, and a NASA study finding no evidence of extraterrestrials, there has never been a better time to celebrate World UFO Day.
FAQs about the history and significance of World UFO Day
What is the origin of World UFO Day?
World UFO Day traces its roots to the Roswell Incident on July 2, 1947. On this date, something crashed at the J.B. Foster ranch in New Mexico. Initial reports indicated that the US military had recovered a “flying disc,” but officials later claimed the debris was from a high-altitude weather balloon.
What were the findings of the Air Force’s 1994 investigation into the Roswell Incident?
The Air Force’s 1994 investigation concluded that the supposed alien spacecraft was likely a secret Army Air Force balloon designed to monitor Soviet nuclear testing. The material found consisted of foil-wrapped fabric, wooden sticks, rubber pieces, and small I-beams with strange markings on them. Col. Richard Weaver wrote, “The Air Force research did not locate or develop any information that the ‘Roswell Incident’ was a UFO event.”
How did the Air Force address claims of alien bodies found near Roswell?
In a 1997 report, the Air Force said that the alleged alien bodies were dummies used in parachute tests. These life-size dummies, used from 1954 to 1959, were made with aluminum or steel skeletons, latex or plastic skin, a cast aluminum skull, and an instrument cavity in the torso and head. The report suggested that the dummies could have been mistaken for something else due to their unfamiliarity outside scientific circles.
What was the outcome of the 2022 congressional hearing on UFOs?
In 2022, Congress held its first hearing on UFOs in half a century, addressing the Pentagon’s investigation into hundreds of unexplained sightings. These objects appeared to be aircraft flying without any discernible means of propulsion and were often spotted near military bases and coastlines. A 2021 government report reviewed 144 such sightings but found no extraterrestrial links, calling instead for better data collection. Lawmakers expressed concern over the national security implications of these sightings.
What were the claims made by retired Air Force Maj David Grusch in 2023?
In a congressional hearing in late July 2023, retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch testified that the US is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse-engineers unidentified flying objects. He suggested that the US government has been aware of “nonhuman” activity since the 1930s. However, the Pentagon denied Grusch’s claims and the existence of such a program.
What evidence was presented to the Mexican Congress in September 2023?
Mexican journalist José Jaime Maussan presented two boxes containing what he claimed were mummified “nonhuman beings” found in Peru. Maussan asserted, “That is, if the DNA is showing us that they are nonhuman beings and that there is nothing that looks like this in the world, we should take it as such.” However, researcher Julieta Fierro expressed skepticism, noting that the figures “made no sense” and that more advanced technology than X-rays would be required to verify their origins.
What were the conclusions of recent Pentagon and Nasa reports on UFOs? A Pentagon report released in March analyzed UFO sightings over nearly the past century and found no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Similarly, a Nasa report also found no evidence of extraterrestrials. However, Nasa Administrator Bill Nelson acknowledged the possibility of life on another Earth-like planet within the vast universe, stating, “If you ask me, do I believe there’s life in a universe that is so vast that it’s hard for me to comprehend how big it is? My personal answer is yes.” When asked about the possibility of governments hiding evidence of aliens, Nelson responded, “Show me the evidence.”
(With inputs from agencies)