Misc: the movie "psycho" was based on a book by _____?

Questions

On This Day In January 1942 - The first ______ around-the-world airline flight took place. Pan American Airlines was the company that made history with the feat.?

On This Day In January 1942 - The National Collegiate ______ Rules Committee abolished the Y formation.?

On This Day In January 1945 - The Battle of the ______ ended with 130,000 German and 77,000 Allied casualties.?

On This Day In January 1950 - ______ recognized the Communist government of China.?

On This Day In January 1952 - "Peanuts" debuted in ______ papers across the United States.?