Misc: What was writer Charles Dodgson's pseudonym?

Questions

In 1986 US and ---------- clash in the Gulf of Sidra.?

In 1989 Oil tanker ---------- runs aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound -- causes world's worst oil spill.?

In 1821 ---------- gains it's independence.?

In 1867 Arturo ---------- (in Italy), conductor, born.?

In 1934 Gloria ---------- (in Toledo, OH), feminist, former Playboy bunny, born.?