Solution to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s extra Qudoku puzzle set spelled out the eight names in Frank Longo’s 2012 crossword “Independence Day” these people's connection to the holiday.

1804: Nathaniel Hawthorne
1826: Stephen Foster
1911: Mitch Miller
1930: George Steinbrenner
1938: Bill Withers
1943: Geraldo Rivera
1962: Pam Shriver
1998: Malia Obama
Born on the Fourth of July

Thanks,
--Dave