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Today in History – January 14

1950 – The first prototype of the MiG-17 makes its maiden flight.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco"
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco"

1969 – An explosion aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) near Hawaii kills 27 people.

Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
USS Enterprise (CV-65)