Historical clue formulations

• Threw a party for — 2022-07-04
• Wined and dined, say — 2022-01-15
• Paid tribute to — 2020-06-06
• Roasted, in a way — 2017-01-05
• Celebrated — 2014-05-25
• Celebrated in style — 2009-09-13
• Like heroes, often — 2003-03-02
• Threw a party for — 2002-05-01
• Held a party for — 2001-01-30
• Honored — 1997-10-05
• Wined and dined — 1995-10-15