Roswell UFO incident

The Roswell UFO incident refers to an event in 1947 near Roswell, New Mexico, where an unidentified flying object reportedly crashed. Initially, the U.S. military announced it was a "flying disc," fueling speculation of an extraterrestrial craft. However, officials later stated it was a weather balloon used for surveillance. Despite this explanation, many believe the government covered up evidence of alien life. The incident became a cornerstone of UFO conspiracy theories, influencing public perception and popular culture around extraterrestrial visits.