make history

Idioms

Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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A wolf that seized national attention when she ventured into Los Angeles County earlier this year continues to make history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He said he's now living out that once-denied dream vicariously through Victor Glover, who is set to make history on the Artemis 2 Moon mission that could take off as soon as Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As a former world and European medallist over 800m, she knew exactly what was required to make history.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"One of the things I get energy from is that I know I can make history," says the 31-year-old, whose last appearance for Udinese was in January 2023.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Such cultural processes are among history’s wild cards that would tend to make history unpredictable.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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