Historical clue formulations

• Soong ___-ling, Madame Chiang Kai-shek — 2020-01-23
• ___ Lan (giant panda born at the 17-Across zoo) — 2018-01-19
• ___ fun (noodle variety) — 2015-11-25
• "Don't tell ___ can't!" — 2014-09-30
• "Don't tell ___ can't ...!" — 2009-12-28
• "Don't blame ___ voted for..." — 1998-01-04