Misc: what sport has a contest called an 'individual pursuit'?

Questions

On This Day In January 1999 - The top two executives of Salt Lake City's ______ Organizing Committee resigned amid disclosures that civic boosters had given cash to members of the International Olympic Committee.?

On This Day In January 1839 - Composer John Knowles ______ was born.?

On This Day In January 1941 - Sammy ______ and his orchestra recorded "Until Tomorrow.?

On This Day In January 1973 - Mick ______ was refused a Japanese visa because of a 1969 drug bust. The event halted the Rolling Stones' plan to tour the Orient.?

On This Day In January 1976 - Graham ______ of Graham Parker & the Rumour signed his first recording contract.?