Historical clue formulations

• Preceder of his name? — 2010-07-17
• "___ new?" — 2006-12-31
• Lynyrd Skynyrd's "___ Your Name" — 2004-06-04
• Start of a query to a practical tailor — 1999-10-07
• "___ up?" — 1999-01-01
• "___ new?" — 1998-12-18
• "_____ the use!" — 1995-03-05