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2 dated records on file

On June 24th

1947 to 1973 — what the record says happened on this date, in the order the years gave it to us.

  1. 1947history
    Mount Rainier (Kenneth Arnold sighting)

    Arnold’s June 24, 1947 sighting launched the modern UFO era and the term "flying saucer." The record dates it to 1947-06-24. Mount Rainier (Kenneth Arnold sighting)'s documented past — geological and human — is the verified layer beneath the legends. This belongs to the verified spine of the entry, the layer everything else is measured against. The record appears in 'Kenneth Arnold UFO sighting'.

    Ashford, Washington
  2. 1973history
    UpStairs Lounge site

    The June 24, 1973 fire is documented; 32 died. UpStairs Lounge site's past is on record — the entry belongs to the verified layer beneath whatever lore attaches. This belongs to the verified spine of the entry, the layer everything else is measured against. Sources including 'UpStairs Lounge' carry the record. The record keeps it — history, not lore.

    New Orleans, Louisiana