January 1, 1986🇺🇸Military Encounter
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Turin: Launch of UFO journal by Italian ufology center
In June 1986, the Centro Italiano Studi Ufologici in Turin, Italy, launched its official journal UFO–Rivista di Informazione Ufologica, which continued publication until autumn 2017. This marked a key step in organized Italian UFO research.
Background
Event Overview The Centro Italiano Studi Ufologici (CISU), based in Turin, Italy, initiated publication of its primary journal titled UFO–Rivista di Informazione Ufologica in June 1986. This periodical served as the official outlet for ufological information, with its inaugural issue appearing that month and continuing regularly through autumn 2017.
Organizational Context CISU, a prominent Italian group dedicated to UFO studies, used this journal to disseminate detailed analyses, case investigations, and archival findings. The publication emphasized in-depth content over fleeting news, supporting the center's mission of rational inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena. It was distributed to members and collaborators, fostering a network of researchers.
Significance This launch represented a milestone in European ufology, providing a structured platform for Italian researchers amid a tradition of UFO interest dating back decades. The journal contributed to archiving thousands of reports, including declassified military documents, and promoted scientific approaches to sightings. Its 31-year run underscored CISU's enduring role, with headquarters in Turin housing extensive archives.
No specific witnesses or physical evidence tied to sightings are noted here; the event centers on institutional development.