make history

phrase

: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history

They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.

Examples of make history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But an overwhelming mandate from midterm voters would be nearly sure to hand the speaker’s gavel to Jeffries, who would make history as the first Black House Speaker of the House. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly passionately spoke Thursday evening to supporters at the Ironworkers Union south of Orlando, calling on Democrats, independents and dissatisfied Republicans alike to vote and make history. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Enter Laika, a little stray dog from Moscow who was about to make history—and pay a terrible price for it. — Ethan Teekah All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026

Heather Tom could make history this Friday at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmys. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for make history

• ethnohistory
• consistory
• mystery