Historical clue formulations

• Cirque du ___ — 2021-03-03
• Cirque du ___ — 2018-11-27
• Sun, in Verdun — 2013-02-03
• Sun, on the Riviera — 2012-07-22
• Cirque du ___ — 2009-04-07
• Prominent Quebec City daily, with "Le" — 2006-12-15
• French sun — 1998-08-07
• Sunshine in Québec — 1998-03-22