It may be cliche, but recent events are likely to warrant mention in future history books.
Only time can provide a true perspective.
It remains to be seen the full importance and implications of the revolutions in the Middle East and the Japanese earthquake/tsunami/nuclear crisis. Both have the potential to leave a lasting mark upon the course of human history.
These are indeed interesting times.
***Of even greater interest will be the events of the times that end up being the most important marks on history.