January 13

What happened on January 13 in aviation and space history.

• January 13, 1975

  YF-16 selected as winner of the Air Combat Fighter competition over the YF-17

  Milestone — Secretary of the Air Force John L. McLucas announced the YF-16 as the winner of the Air Combat Fighter competition, citing its lower operating costs, greater range, and better maneuver performance than the YF-17.