Historical clue formulations

• Click beetle — 2012-02-03
• Someone offering a lift? — 2009-10-04
• Person bringing much happiness — 2006-12-14
• Bringer of good news, perhaps — 2005-05-08
• One might give you a lift — 2002-06-15
• Click beetle — 1996-03-16
• Click beetle — 1994-08-21