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Today in History – September 16

1975 – The first prototype of the MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.

MiG-31B "Foxhound" (Air Show code 374)

1966 – The Metropolitan Opera House opens at Lincoln Center in New York City with the world premiere of Samuel Barber’s opera, Antony and Cleopatra.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts