2015 Event Queen Elizabeth II surpasses her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria as the U.K.'s longest-reigning royal with 63 years on the throne; Elizabeth II was installed on the throne at age 25 in 1952 after the sudden death of her father, George VI 2010 Event James Cameron's film, Avatar, surpasses his 1997 film Titanic, and becomes the highest grossing film of all time 2010 Event China surpasses Germany, becoming the. world's largest exporter 1991 Event Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as the highest paid NFL player with a 5-year extension for $25 million 1983 Event Nolan Ryan surpasses Walter Johnson for most strikeouts (3,508) 1973 Event Hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record
