Historical clue formulations

• "Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?" — 2026-06-24
• Pirate flag — 2020-03-30
• Alarming sight at sea — 1999-10-21
• Blackbeard flew one — 1995-07-25
• Pirates' flag — 1995-02-27
• Flag for Captain Kidd — 1994-10-11
• Hook's flag — 1993-12-15