Timeline
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Kenneth Arnold Sighting Reported
First widely publicized UFO sighting in the modern era. Coined the term "flying saucer" and sparked public interest.
National Security Act Creates CIA
Establishment of the Central Intelligence Agency, which would later become involved in UFO investigations.
Project Sign Established
U.S. Air Force creates first official UFO investigation program following wave of sightings.
Press Conference on D.C. Sightings
Air Force holds largest press conference since WWII to address Washington D.C. UFO incidents.
Robertson Panel Convenes
CIA-sponsored scientific panel reviews UFO evidence and recommends debunking program.
Congressional Hearings on UFOs
House Armed Services Committee holds open hearings on UFO sightings.
Project Blue Book Terminated
Air Force officially ends its UFO investigation program after 22 years.
NASA Declines UFO Investigation
NASA formally declines request to take over UFO investigations from Air Force.
Air Force Roswell Report Released
Official report attributes Roswell debris to Project Mogul balloon, attempts to close case.
AAWSAP Program Begins
Defense Intelligence Agency initiates Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program.
AATIP Program Revealed
New York Times reveals existence of secret Pentagon UFO program and releases Navy videos.
Pentagon Releases Navy Videos
Department of Defense officially releases three Navy UFO encounter videos.
DNI UAP Report Released
Office of the Director of National Intelligence releases preliminary assessment on UAP.
Congressional UAP Hearings
House Intelligence Subcommittee holds first public hearings on UFOs in 50+ years.
Grusch Testimony to Congress
Whistleblower David Grusch testifies to Congress about alleged crash retrieval programs.
AARO Historical Report Released
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office releases Volume 1 of historical UAP review.