Historical clue formulations

• Cranston of "Breaking Bad" — 2015-04-15
• Grammy winner Adams — 2012-10-13
• Orator William Jennings ___ — 2010-12-07
• Presidential candidate who said "No one can earn a million dollars honestly" — 2007-10-11
• Scopes prosecutor — 2003-05-04
• 80's-90's singer Adams — 1999-04-20
• Free silver champion — 1997-09-13
• Three-time Presidential nominee — 1995-08-06
• Loser to Taft in 1908 — 1995-05-20