On Wednesday, Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners retired every Rays batter he faced, recording the 21st perfect game of the modern era.
Last year, rivers in Yellowstone National Park also faced record warm temperatures.
But in the depths of the recession, hotel owners faced record low occupancies that reduced their income just as credit became almost impossible to get.
At that time, Argentina faced record low commodity prices; close to record appreciation of the dollar; a devaluation of the real (the currency of Brazil, which was Argentina's largest trade partner); and high international interest rates.
States faced record budget shortfalls in 2009, but wholesale changes to the state tax framework remained rare.
The city of Boulder, which lies about 25 miles northwest of Denver, has faced record flooding.
But in Florida this year, it has been a nightmare for voters, who have faced record wait times, long lines in the sun and a Republican governor, Rick Scott, who has refused to budge and extend early voting hours.
The truth is, under Christie's administration New Jersey has faced record unemployment (the highest in the region) and falls near the bottom in economic job growth in the country.
But Chinese motorists, facing record prices at the pump, may not be that grateful.
Next month, when the treasury faces record bond redemptions worth €62 billion, should provide some clarity.
