Historical clue formulations

• "___ the Tiger" (1982 hit) — 2012-12-03
• ___ newt (witches' brew ingredient) — 2007-09-23
• "___ the Needle" (1981 movie) — 2006-05-21
• ___ newt (witch's ingredient) — 1998-07-20
• ___the storm — 1996-06-24
• Ken Follett's "_____ the Needle" — 1995-02-28
• "_____ newt..." — 1994-03-09
• "_____newt..." — 1993-12-24