Crossword puzzle clue "comic strip celebrating its 85th anniversary this month"

Comic strip celebrating its 85th anniversary this month

State celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2009 (and a hint to the three theme entries)

Classic song from a movie celebrating its 60th anniversary on 7/18/13 [starting from the second square]

Agriculture giant celebrating its 175th anniversary this year

Country renamed by King Mswati III celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence

LGBTQ symbol celebrating its 40th anniversary hinted at by the starts of the starred answers

State celebrating its 500th anniversary throughout 2013

Capital celebrating its 1,000th anniversary in 2010