Historical clue formulations

• August ___, "Fences" playwright — 2026-08-29
• President during W.W. I — 2017-04-17
• Big brand of sports equipment — 2017-01-12
• Presidential middle name or last name — 2012-10-14
• W.W. I president — 2005-01-04
• Mr. of the comics — 2003-03-23
• 1919 Peace Nobelist — 1996-08-25