Misc: the english parliament abolished christmas in 1644, 1645 or 1647?

Questions

On This Day In January 1981 - The Gilbert and Sullivan musical "The Pirates of ______ " opened at Broadway's Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith.?

On This Day In January 1985 - Ted Nugent appeared on TV's "______ Vice.?

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.?