Historical clue formulations

• Garden parties? — 2018-12-02
• Earliest figures? — 2015-01-16
• First names — 2011-06-04
• Opening pair? — 2008-03-21
• Genesis duo — 2008-01-22
• Garden transplants? — 2006-09-02
• Opening pair? — 2001-08-24
• [Hint] Apple? Went ahead! — 2000-03-08