It was an historic occasion by any standard, but not one without precedent.

It has left the language almost useless for historic occasions.

It still was an historic occasion for the Old South.

This is a historic occasion, one that will be long remembered.

This is an historic occasion, which we shall surely carry with us always.

She wanted to remember every word spoken on this historic occasion.

When the city was united I saw this as a historic occasion.

The annual general meeting held on 24 November 2009 was an historic occasion.

To many it was a historic occasion - some even brought cameras to record the purchase.

That was enough to make this a special, even historic occasion.