Brit Isle Bands: This band, clown's fave, features Flea and isn't British, but who cares?

Questions

In 1984 Fourteenth Space Shuttle Mission - ---------- 2 returns to Earth. ?

In 1558 Elizabeth I ascends English throne upon death of Queen---------- . ?

In 1869 The ---------- Canal opens. ?

In 1913 The ---------- Canal opens for use. ?

In 1917 Sculptor August ---------- died in Meudon, France. ?