Famous People - Facts for Kids

The word “quantum” appears in Albert Einstein’s papers 59 times – he helped develop quantum physics, even though he later disagreed with parts of it.

Sally Ride was born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, where she grew up loving both science and sports.

Vincent van Gogh used very thick paint on his canvases, making his artwork look three-dimensional.

Coco Chanel created her signature tweed suits after visiting Scotland and falling in love with the warm, textured fabric used there.

Abraham Lincoln was the first president to invite African American leaders to the White House for policy discussions.