make history

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

Example Sentences

But, despite the super-bantamweight wanting to make history in the sport, if it wasn't for childhood squabbles with her sister, she might not have discovered her talent at all.

From BBC

Palace defender Chris Richards said: "Everybody is super excited. We are an ambitious club, and now is time to win some games in Europe. We are ready to make history."

From BBC

The Lions are desperate to seal their legacy and make history by winning 3-0, while the Wallabies have little time to waste if the golden decade is going to propel the sport back into the public consciousness by 2027.

From BBC

Showboating Kyren Wilson spurned the chance to make history when he attempted a no-look shot on the black in his 6-5 victory over Si Jiahui at the Shanghai Masters.

From BBC

If he wins, Pacquiao would make history in many categories: he would become the second oldest champion in boxing history, after Bernard Hopkins became the oldest world champion at 46 years and 126 days by beating Jean Pascal in 2011.

From Los Angeles Times