Historical clue formulations

• Under the gun — 2016-11-05
• Under pressure — 2015-04-24
• Taxed — 2013-01-31
• Like part of a foot — 2010-03-20
• Under pressure — 2001-04-08
• Under pressure — 1999-01-12
• Ready for a vacation — 1997-08-31
• Played up — 1997-07-26
• Spoke with an accent? — 1997-01-11