Answer: Two letters.
Better answer: According to language expert Bryan Garner, historical, meaning “of or relating to or occurring in history,” is used far more frequently. Historic means “historically significant,” as in “this lesson on the uses of historical and historic is in no way historic.”
My mother, a retired history teacher, recently made history—literally—when assisting with her local history center’s newest exhibit titled “VOICES: Extraordinary Women in Midland County.” She and the other dedicated volunteers helped research, write about, create displays on, and even portray the women profiled. The center was closed for the long holiday weekend, but we are granted special access to the glorious exhibit. You see, my mom is not only a volunteer and historical actor—she’s also one of the extraordinary women featured.
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