historic
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The Artemis crew were part of some historic and memorable moments.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
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
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
The owners spent four years and roughly $13 million restoring the historic Honolulu estate, which was built for a former governor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Photographer William M. Smith was to take a historic photograph of the presidential inauguration in front of the recently completed Capitol dome.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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