In 1926, which New York swimmer became the first woman to swim the English Channel?

In 1969, the title of chief justice passed from which Warren to Warren Burger? In 1973, Revlon launched which top-selling perfume, reportedly named for company founder Charles Revson? In 1973, who helped found the Women's Tennis Association and served as its first president? In 1974, which publisher of the Washington Post became the first woman elected to the board of the Associated Press? In 1976, a separatist party led by René Lévesque came to power in which Canadian province? In 1978, the Duchess of Alba, one of the wealthiest women in which country, married an ex-priest? In 1979, which TV sitcom got a new setting and a new title, "Archie Bunker's Place"? In 1981, James G. Nourse hit the bestseller list with "The Simple Solution to..." which puzzle?