KAOS: Animals Starting with C ?

Questions

In 1809 Thomas Paine writer (Age of Reason, Common Sense), dies at ---------. ?

In 1815 ------------German states unite under the Act of Confederation?

In 1928 1st US-to----------- flight lands (Sir Charles Kingford-Smith). ?

In 1933 Joan ---------- Brooklyn, comedian (The Late Show, Hollywood Squares), born. ?

In 1940 Nancy ---------- Jersey City, singer, (These boots were made for walking), born. ?