Historical clue formulations

• Strike on the head — 2019-08-18
• Strike sharply — 2017-04-22
• Place for a link — 2015-10-03
• Copper bracelet? — 2010-04-03
• Take into custody — 2006-11-05
• Slap — 2002-09-28
• It may have a link — 2002-08-10
• Many a leg's end — 2002-02-24
• Give a hand? — 2001-04-01
• Trouser turnup — 1998-08-07
• Sleeve's end — 1997-12-02