Historical clue formulations

• Is a shining star — 2020-12-02
• Gets all A's, say — 2018-09-17
• Shines — 2018-07-08
• Distinguishes oneself — 2017-09-01
• Doesn't do just O.K. — 2004-01-23
• Breaks records — 2000-05-19
• Outshines — 1994-06-16