historic
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The historic 10-day Artemis II mission to the moon and back is almost finished.
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
The Chattanooga plant’s workforce recently joined the United Auto Workers, giving the UAW a historic breakthrough in the South.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The almost 200-year-old Victorian-style building features pieces of historic art, artifacts, a museum and a library — all of which could have turned to ash, Pitchford said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
All over the country, speculation about the source of this historic leak began.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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