Kenneth Arnold

Kenneth Arnold was an American aviator and businessman who, in 1947, reported seeing a series of nine shiny, fast-moving objects near Mount Rainier, Washington. His description of their shape and high speed led to the term "flying saucers." Arnold's sighting was significant because it was the first widely publicized UFO report and helped spark widespread interest and investigation into UFOs. His account remains a key moment in UFO history, highlighting the possibility of unidentified aerial phenomena and influencing both public perception and scientific inquiry.