Historical clue formulations

• Cry following a countdown — 2025-06-29
• Words after "3, 2, 1 ..." — 2024-12-23
• Leave the launchpad — 2019-12-04
• Bash a bug repellent brand? — 2019-09-30
• Leave the pad, say — 2011-11-04
• Leave earth? — 2002-03-25
• Leave the pad — 1995-10-29