Historical clue formulations

• James in the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame — 2025-11-28
• Morty's cartoon pal — 2023-07-27
• Singer Astley — 2021-07-11
• Stack of hay or straw — 2020-08-01
• "Here's looking at you, kid" speaker — 2012-11-22
• "Casablanca" bistro owner — 2009-05-17
• Heap of hay — 2008-08-09
• Cafe proprietor in "Casablanca" — 2008-07-15
• Ilsa's love — 2007-04-05
• Basketball coach Pitino — 2007-03-26
• Pile of hay — 2005-10-22
• Gov. Perry of Texas — 2005-08-27
• Actor Moranis — 2002-12-31
• "Casablanca" cafe owner — 2002-04-23
• Ilsa's love — 2000-03-09
• "Casablanca" cafe owner — 1999-07-05
• "Casablanca" role — 1997-12-09
• Humphrey's "Casablanca" role — 1996-06-27
• Barry of basketball — 1996-03-04
• Basketball's _____ Barry — 1995-02-10