Historical clue formulations

• Made a semi circle, say? — 2023-09-28
• Had the wheel — 2022-02-09
• Led — 2018-09-14
• Had the helm — 2017-11-20
• Directed — 2017-09-24
• Exercised control over — 2016-09-10
• Did course work? — 2009-08-08
• Guided — 2005-02-13
• Led — 2004-10-31
• Directed — 2001-04-01
• Took the wheel — 1999-07-27
• Operated, in a way — 1994-07-23