Historical clue formulations

• ___ P. Johnson (gay rights activist) — 2026-08-31
• ___ Blackburn, Tennessee's first female senator — 2021-09-09
• ___ Norman, 1983 Pulitzer-winning playwright — 2019-09-07
• Actress Mason — 2016-07-10
• Actress Mason — 2001-02-05
• Mason of "The Goodbye Girl" — 2000-10-03
• Playwright Norman — 1998-09-27
• Mason of "The Goodbye Girl" — 1998-09-24
• Playwright Norman — 1997-08-30
• "Night, Mother" playwright Norman — 1995-05-05
• Playwright Norman — 1994-12-30
• Mason or Norman — 1994-06-19
• Warfield of "Night Court" — 1994-05-19