Misc: Which element has the highest melting point?

Questions

On This Day In January 1987 - Madhouse's first ______ entitled "8" was released.?

On This Day In January 1997 - James Brown got a star on the Hollywood ______ of Fame.?

On This Day In January 1776 - Thomas Paine ______ his pamphlet "Common Sense.?

On This Day In January 1840 - The penny post, whereby mail was delivered at a standard charge rather than paid for by the recipient, began in______ .?

On This Day In January 1861 - ______ seceded from the United States.?