Their 104 triumphs, historic and heroic, were rendered an exasperating tease.
An independent Palestine will of course be a great historic triumph for the Palestinians' sense of purpose and identity.
They came from the same background as "the wise men" and socialized with some of them, but hardly enjoyed anything like their historic triumph.
Swann's delighted parents said they are "thrilled and proud" after watching their son play a starring role in England's historic triumph.
Celebrating historic triumphs is a favorite pastime for many Turks.
Istanbul won a little-noticed but possibly historic triumph last month.
So Rubin dwelt mostly on the historic triumph of the Chinese Communists.
The Hunley's crew had no time to savor their historic triumph.
Barry Heatlie and his 14 hereos had to rely on public transport to get home after their historic triumph.
Many times he fought to become President without achieving it; however, in 1958 he achieved a historic electoral triumph for his party, dying shortly after.