make history

make history

To do something historically significant; to do something important that will be remembered and recorded for a long time. She made history by becoming the first woman to hold the position. They are trying to make history as the only team ever to come back from an 0-3 start.
See also: history, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make history

Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]
See also: history, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

make history

do something that is remembered in or influences the course of history.
See also: history, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

go down in/make ˈhistory

be or do something so important that it will be recorded in history: Roger Bannister made history as the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes. This battle will go down in history as one of our most important victories.
See also: down, go, history, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

make history

To do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history: The first space flight made history.
See also: history, make
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)
  • a bird in the hand