It has had historical lows in the late 1940s that left a sandbar toward the eastern end completely dry.

The data shows that by 1978, top-line earnings as a percentage of national income had fallen to a historical low of just 1.24%.

Between 2000 and 2003, the interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell 2.5 percentage points (from 8% to all-time historical low of about 5.5%).

Defense spending in Western Europe fell to historical lows.

And it doesn't hurt his ambitions at all that interest rates are at historical lows across the globe.

Eurozone interest rates are currently at a historical low of 1pc.

Currently, interest rates in the United States are at or near historical lows.

The initial building estimates were completed in 2002, when steel prices were at historical lows.

Gasoline inventories going into the peak summer driving season are below last year's historical lows.

Mortgage interest rates, though higher than a year ago, remain near historical lows, making home ownership more affordable for many.