Historical clue formulations

• Words said while tapping on a watch — 2014-03-12
• Cry just before leaving — 2009-01-20
• Example of 41-Across — 2007-07-18
• "Pack it up" — 2006-05-26
• "See you later" — 2004-05-28
• "We're finished here" — 2000-11-23