The Roswell UFO Incident occurred in July 1947 near Roswell, New Mexico, when a rancher discovered mysterious debris on his property. Initially reported as a "flying disc" by the military, the story quickly shifted, claiming the debris was from a weather balloon. This sudden retraction fueled widespread speculation about a government cover-up involving extraterrestrial life. Decades later, the Roswell Incident remains a central event in UFO lore, sparking ongoing debates and conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices