Historical clue formulations

• Get some rest … or what to do with the end of the previous answer to solve each starred clue — 2023-08-03
• Break — 2016-09-28
• Rest — 2009-05-16
• Rest awhile — 2005-08-30
• Relax — 1997-09-03
• Get some coffee, perhaps — 1997-04-06
• Go on break — 1996-08-06