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

For about 24 hours last month, political newcomer and Republican Zachariah Wooden appeared poised to make history. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula aims to make history by winning a second All-Star Futures Game MVP award. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Meanwhile, Mills remains a force in Democratic politics in the state, although no one is really championing the 78-year-old to make history as the oldest first-termer elected to the Senate. — Philip Elliott, Time, 7 July 2026

That meant Switzerland had one kick to win the game, with Rubén Vargas walking up to make history for his team. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for make history

• ethnohistory
• consistory
• mystery