Famous People - Facts for Kids

J.K. Rowling was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England, and shares her birthday with Harry Potter, the famous character she created.

Abraham Lincoln established the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1862.

Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be photographed at his inauguration (March 4, 1861) – look closely at the photos, and you can spot his famous top hat!

Abraham Lincoln personally reviewed over 1,600 cases of soldiers sentenced to death during the Civil War and granted pardon to 264 of them.

Vasco da Gama’s discoveries helped create new maps of the world.