Famous People - Facts for Kids

As a child in Indonesia, Barack Obama had a pet ape named Tata, and a turtle.

George Orwell was born with the name Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, India.

Ellen Ochoa was born on May 10, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, making her the first Hispanic woman to ever travel to space!

Vasco da Gama made three major voyages to India during his lifetime.

Albert Einstein’s father gave him a compass when he was 5 years old. He was fascinated by how the needle always pointed north, calling it a “wonder.”