Historical clue formulations

• Stretch — 2018-08-30
• Scandal involving Tesla C.E.O. Musk? — 2016-04-26
• Draw out — 2016-04-09
• Stretch out — 2014-05-04
• Stretch — 2010-10-18
• Stretch ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme? — 2008-05-11
• Stretch out — 2007-06-24
• Stretch out — 2005-09-21
• Protract — 2000-06-10
• Stretch — 1998-11-11
• Stretch — 1997-03-11
• Extend — 1996-07-23
• Stretch — 1996-02-14