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FBI memo from 1955 documents Detroit Flying Saucer Club member's claims of alien messages

UnknownOfficial docMay 16, 2026, 7:50 PMDetroit

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Duration

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Source material

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Timeline

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Interesting, but still missing stronger corroboration or harder source material.

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Sunlight window

Daytime — sun above horizon

Sighting occurred during daylight hours

Solar window

Sunrise6:11 AM
Sunset8:48 PM
Day length14h 37m

Weather

Open-Meteo
ConditionsLight drizzle
Temperature77°F
Cloud cover87% · Overcast
Wind12 mph
Precipitation0.1 mm

Area activity

Within 2 daysNo sightings within 60 mi

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Observed facts

Occurred

May 16, 2026, 7:50 PM

Timezone

Eastern Time

Location

Detroit

Witness account

Narrative

A newly declassified 1955 FBI memo reveals claims from Detroit Flying Saucer Club members who alleged receiving extraterrestrial messages warning that humans were the lowest form of universal existence. submitted by /u/--SapphireSoul--

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PublishedMay 16, 2026, 7:50 PM

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Environmental pass

Historical atmosphere, astronomy, and nearby infrastructure were resolved for this case.