7.08.2010

HISTORIC & HISTORICAL

Use historic to describe any event that marks a milestone:
• I understand that Harrison's historical society [people interested in history] met yesterday in their new headquarters.
Use historical when that event--or any event you may be referring to--warrants mention in a history book.
• What a historic [monumental] occasion that was! [Ed. note: In American form, NEVER use an before historic.
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