Misc: Plant based compound often used as a drug?

Questions

In 1959 ---------- (Steven Patrick) British rocker (The Smiths & solo artist), born.?

In 1965 Beatles' "---------- ," single goes #1.?

In 1967 Egyptian president ---------- closes Straits of Tiran to Israel.?

In 1972 Ceylon becomes Republic of ---------- as its constitution is ratified.?

In 1977 Final European scheduled run of the ---------- (94 years).?