Why: World UFO Day is celebrated on July 2nd because it commemorates the date of the Roswell UFO incident in 1947, which is one of the most famous and controversial UFO-related events in history. This day is meant to raise awareness of UFOs, encourage discussions about extraterrestrial life, and advocate for greater transparency from governments regarding UFO sightings.
History: The Roswell incident is believed to involve the crash of an unidentified flying object near Roswell, New Mexico. The U.S. military initially reported it as a “flying disc,” but later claimed it was a weather balloon. The incident has become a focal point of UFO conspiracy theories and public interest.
