Self-evident answers

Puzzle Point
Born (or something else) on the Fourth of July
To our readers: The Point will return on Tuesday, July 6. We leave you with this crossword puzzle, click here to play.
Every answer in this puzzle has a connection to July 4 – someone born on that date, an event that took place on that date, or something else relevant to that day. Whether the answers are self-evident, is another story.
Enjoy your Independence Day weekend.
— Michael Dobie @mwdobie