Michigan 'Swamp Gas' UFO Flap (1966) — CTD-0150

DATE20 Mar 1966

LOCAL TIME8:30 PM

LOCATIONDexter, Michigan, USA, United States

COORDINATES42.26°N, 83.90°W

Mass UFO sightings occurred in southern Michigan over two nights. J. Allen Hynek's controversial 'swamp gas' explanation provoked public outrage. Congressman Gerald Ford demanded congressional hearings, which took place on April 5, 1966, directly leading to the creation of the Condon Committee.

[ PRIMARY CITATION // COMPILED REFERENCE · CTD-0150 ]

WITNESSES & UNITS

Dr. J. Allen Hynek

SENSORS & EVIDENCE

Witness sighting statement

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