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The Spark of the 1966 UFO Sighting

In 1966, Dexter, Michigan was the epicenter of a series of UFO sightings, that led to the United States Airforce sending J. Allen Hynek to investigate

In 1966, all eyes were on Dexter, Michigan, as the United States government representative Dr. J. Allen Hynek arrived to investigate UFOs reportedly seen by dozens of witnesses.

Lara Zielin, Editorial Director of the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library, tells the story of a series of sightings that took place only a short distance from the university. She is joined by two guests, former Sheriff Douglas Harvey and former Deputy Roy Couch.

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