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Ahh, but self-replication in rudimentary life isn't really part of History (with the capital H, being recorded history of humanity).
If we must choose events, and not processes (such as the development of language, etc...) then the question becomes, what makes an event great?
Having the largest impact on the largest number of people?
That seems reasonable. But does the event have to be caused by humanity? What about natural phenomana that occur while we're here to record it?
Apollo 11 moon landing?
WWII?
Publication of the Gutenberg Bible? (not as religious importance, but as technological/communicative importance)
The secret talks between Eisenhower and aliens to contaminate the public's drinking water supply with the mind control substance flouride to create a docile population suitable for slave labour?
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You know something, I don't think the sun even... exists... in this place. 'Cause I've been up for hours, and hours, and hours, and the night never ends here.
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