Misc: In 1753 First official St. ---------- 's Day.?

Questions

In 1985 Tancredo Neves becomes 1st elected president of ---------- in 21 years.?

In 1987 ---------- actor/dancer (Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz), dies at 82.?

In 1988 ---------- Ireland, commander of Irish Republican Army, dies at 83.?

In 1991 UN's deadline for ---------- to withdraw from Kuwait passes - (they don't).?

In 1992 EC recognises ---------- and Croatian independence.?