Historical clue formulations

• "The ___ near!" — 2007-09-21
• "The ___ near" — 2005-10-02
• "The ___ near!" — 2002-07-11
• "The ___ near!" — 2000-03-29
• "The ___ near" — 1998-06-06
• "The___in sight" — 1996-06-14
• "The___near!" — 1996-03-31
• "The _____ near" — 1995-08-19