Events on April 14 in history

1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg (April 14, 1561)

A Celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle.

A mass sighting of celestial phenomena or unidentified flying objects (UFO) occurred in 1561 above Nuremberg (then a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire). The phenomenon has been interpreted by some (John Keel; 'Operation Trojan Horse' p.75) modern UFO researchers as an aerial battle of extraterrestrial origin. This view is mostly dismissed by skeptics, some referencing Carl Jung's mid-twentieth century writings about the subject while others find the phenomenon is likely to be a sun dog.

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1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg

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Events on 1561

2 Mar

Pedro del Castillo
Mendoza, Argentina is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro del Castillo.
4 Jun

Old St Paul's Cathedral
The steeple of St Paul's, the medieval cathedral of London, is destroyed in a fire caused by lightning and is never rebuilt.
18 Oct

Battle of Kawanakajima
In Japan the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima was fought between the forces of Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen; resulting in a draw.

Events on April 14 in history

1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg (April 14, 1561)

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Pedro del Castillo

Old St Paul's Cathedral

Battle of Kawanakajima