Front pages progress from those covered in type to those covered in a single picture – moments seen as milestones in history; papers that might end up in the attic to one day show the grandchildren.
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), 14 the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study (DPS), 17 and the Da-Qing trial 25 are seen as milestones in the field because of their strong design, large sample size, and long-term follow-up.
From one point of view, this can be seen as another milestone in China's storied economic rise.
When the history is written of the revolt against experts, September 2008 will be seen as a milestone.
This could surely be seen as another milestone in universal data language in the spirit of openness.
The decision, which came after years of resistance and wrenching internal debate, was widely seen as a milestone for the Boy Scouts, a symbol of traditional America.
Despite real, persistent persisent opposition both from Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill, the deal will be likely seen as another, milestone victory for Mr Obama.
When Julia Gillard became Australia's first female PM in June 2010, it was seen as a milestone for gender equality in Australia.
This was seen as a milestone in the story of how brands and branding would gain the credibility they deserved in the business world.
It is not inconceivable that 23 June 2016 will also come to seen as a milestone on the road to Irish unity.
FarmVille may one day be seen as a milestone in accustomising non-geeks to the idea of online currencies and virtual products.
