historic

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But Purdy, sitting in a park flanked by row houses, shops and cafes in a historic market area, told AFP that after weeks of knocking on doors she eyes an opportunity.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It was also a voyage marked by historic achievements: Glover was the first person of color to fly around the Moon, Koch was the first woman, and Canadian Hansen the first non-American.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The four astronauts on board the Orion spacecraft achieved a historic lunar flyby that saw them travel further from Earth than any other humans.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Indeed, inflation has fallen to or below historic norms across much of the developing world, pushing real interest rates to historically high levels in many emerging economies even as central banks begin cutting rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Do you know, Otis Bottom,” he asked, “what historic event in the sciences will occur during this new year of 1969?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt