Historical clue formulations

• Bygone Ugandan despot — 2016-06-07
• 1970s president — 2014-11-02
• Ruler known as "Big Daddy" — 2014-04-20
• Oscar-winning Forest Whitaker role — 2013-11-10
• The "king" in "The Last King of Scotland" — 2010-09-14
• "Raid on Entebbe" role — 2010-04-03
• Former Ugandan strongman — 2000-08-20
• 70's-80's despot — 1998-07-01