Misc: What did Eire leave in 1949?

Questions

In 1970 ---------- returns to Earth.?

In 1977 Pope ---------- makes 19th-cent bishop John Neumann first US male saint.?

In 1977 Pope Paul VI makes 19th-cent bishop John ---------- first US male saint.?

In 1978---------- , famous cat (big fat hairy deal), born.?

In 1986 Artificial heart recipient Murray P. Haydon died in---------- , KY.?