UFO at the 1965 New York World's Fair

Summary

In May 1965, during the New York World's Fair, a civilian photographer captured an image that appeared to show an unidentified aerial object. The object appeared as a bright sphere surrounded by a purple halo, sparking curiosity and speculation. The report's author, intrigued by the phenomenon, contacted the U.S. Air Force to analyze the photograph. The image was processed and examined by photo analysis experts, who concluded that the object was not a UFO, but a defect caused during the development process. A drop of bleach hitting the film before the first development explained the anomalous appearance. Despite the disappointment, the case illustrates how even in the 1960s, curiosity about the unknown led to serious investigations.