Guess the Historical Figure Based on Their Childhood Photos

Are you good with faces? Try and see if you can tell which famous historical figure belongs to the baby photo!

This little girl grew up to be one of the world's most popular starlets ever. 

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Marilyn Monroe was only five years old in this photo! It was taken in 1931. Monroe was an actor, singer, and model.

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Marilyn Monroe was only five years old in this photo! It was taken in 1931. Monroe was an actor, singer, and model.

This little girl was set up for royalty, whether she knew it or not!

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This is a photo of Queen Elizabeth II. It was taken at her home in 1936 when she was only 10 years old.

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This is a photo of Queen Elizabeth II. It was taken at her home in 1936 when she was only 10 years old.

Which business tycoon is this?

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This scrappy little kid is Bill Gates! He's one of the richest people in the world. The technology we have today would not be the same without him.

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This scrappy little kid is Bill Gates! He's one of the richest people in the world. The technology we have today would not be the same without him.

This kid was born to be an athlete!

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Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in 1942. He was one of the best boxers in history!

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Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in 1942. He was one of the best boxers in history!

Everybody loved this musician... Aside from the ones who thought he was involved with devil worship.

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Elvis Presley was born in 1935 and quickly became the King of Rock n' Roll in the '50s and '60s. His hits "Can't Stop Falling in Love" and "Suspicious Minds" are still popular!

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Elvis Presley was born in 1935 and quickly became the King of Rock n' Roll in the '50s and '60s. His hits "Can't Stop Falling in Love" and "Suspicious Minds" are still popular!

Who is this master scientist?

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Albert Einstein is one of the smartest men to have lived. He was born in 1879 in Germany and died in 1955, leaving behind his legacy of the theory of relativity. 

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Albert Einstein is one of the smartest men to have lived. He was born in 1879 in Germany and died in 1955, leaving behind his legacy of the theory of relativity. 

Which famous Beatle is this?

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This is little Paul McCartney at six years old! After his time with the Beatles, he embarked on a successful solo career and is still making music.

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This is little Paul McCartney at six years old! After his time with the Beatles, he embarked on a successful solo career and is still making music.

Who is this soon-to-be idol?

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It's Oprah! She was born in 1954 and became a true self-made millionaire thanks to her incredible TV show The Oprah Winfrey Show

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It's Oprah! She was born in 1954 and became a true self-made millionaire thanks to her incredible TV show The Oprah Winfrey Show

He went on to create some incredible evergreen movies. 

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Walt Disney is hailed as the pioneer of the animation industry. His movies are celebrated across the globe! 

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Walt Disney is hailed as the pioneer of the animation industry. His movies are celebrated across the globe! 

Which famous artist is this?

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This is a photo of a young Pablo Picasso! The artist was born in Spain in 1881 and is regarded as one of the best artists in the world.

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This is a photo of a young Pablo Picasso! The artist was born in Spain in 1881 and is regarded as one of the best artists in the world.

Before this little boy changed the world, he was spending his days on sandy beaches!

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This photo is of a happy young President Barack Obama. He grew up in Hawaii. 

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This photo is of a happy young President Barack Obama. He grew up in Hawaii. 

She grew up to be one of the best tennis players ever.

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Feminist icon Billie Jean King has won 39 Grand Slam titles and won the Battle of the Sexes tournament against Bobby Riggs in 1973.

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Feminist icon Billie Jean King has won 39 Grand Slam titles and won the Battle of the Sexes tournament against Bobby Riggs in 1973.

Can you tell which famed psychologist this is?

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This little boy grew up to be a neurologist and psychologist. He developed the theories, techniques, and processes of psychoanalysis.

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This little boy grew up to be a neurologist and psychologist. He developed the theories, techniques, and processes of psychoanalysis.

She grew up to be a world-renowned artist!

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Seems like Frida always had that famous unibrow! She was 12 when this photo was taken. 

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Seems like Frida always had that famous unibrow! She was 12 when this photo was taken. 

She was born deaf and blind, but she overcome the odds and grew up to make a huge difference.

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Helen Keller was born deaf and blind. The play The Miracle Worker is based on her life and even won the Pulitzer Prize.

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Helen Keller was born deaf and blind. The play The Miracle Worker is based on her life and even won the Pulitzer Prize.

Who is this young gentleman?

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This is an old picture of JFK! He was born in 1917and became the 35th President of the US when he was only 43-years-old.

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This is an old picture of JFK! He was born in 1917and became the 35th President of the US when he was only 43-years-old.

Who is the young boy on the far left? 

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That is Stephen Hawking. He was a highly celebrated scientist thanks to his contributions to cosmology and theoretical physics. 

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That is Stephen Hawking. He was a highly celebrated scientist thanks to his contributions to cosmology and theoretical physics. 

Which high-profile Hollywood director could this be?

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Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time. This kid had no idea what great things he would accomplish!

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Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time. This kid had no idea what great things he would accomplish!

She had no idea at the time, but she would become royalty when she grew up! 

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This is a photo of little Princess Di! She would go on to become the very famous and loved Princess Diana of Wales. 

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This is a photo of little Princess Di! She would go on to become the very famous and loved Princess Diana of Wales. 

Which American musician could this be?

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This little stud is Frank Sinatra! He pretty much always knew his aesthetic, didn't he?

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This little stud is Frank Sinatra! He pretty much always knew his aesthetic, didn't he?

Which famous figure could this be?

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It's little Gandhi! He was born in 1869.

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It's little Gandhi! He was born in 1869.

Which US president is this?

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This young gentleman is Theodore Roosevelt! Family and friends used to call him "Teedie."

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This young gentleman is Theodore Roosevelt! Family and friends used to call him "Teedie."

Which pioneer of film could this be?

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This is a photo of a young Charlie Chaplin! He became a worldwide icon through his on-screen character, The Tramp, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry.

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This is a photo of a young Charlie Chaplin! He became a worldwide icon through his on-screen character, The Tramp, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry.

Who is that little boy sitting on his dad's shoulder?

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That is a young FDR! He served as the 32nd president of the United States from the years 1933 until 1945.

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That is a young FDR! He served as the 32nd president of the United States from the years 1933 until 1945.

Which American icon is this? Hint: she grew up to be very famous for wearing a white dress.

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This is a photo of little baby Marilyn Monroe! She was just under a year old in this picture.

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This is a photo of little baby Marilyn Monroe! She was just under a year old in this picture.

This little girl would grow up to be a pioneer for women everywhere!

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This is Amelia Earhart when she was just four years old! She sadly went missing during her famous trip around the world, along with co-pilot Fred Noonan. 

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This is Amelia Earhart when she was just four years old! She sadly went missing during her famous trip around the world, along with co-pilot Fred Noonan. 

Who's this dapper little kid?

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This is a photo of three-year-old child Albert Einstein in 1882. This little boy went on to become one of the most well-known scientists of the 20th century.

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This is a photo of three-year-old child Albert Einstein in 1882. This little boy went on to become one of the most well-known scientists of the 20th century.

He would grow up to become one of the greatest writers of all time.

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Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright who became one of the most popular playwrights in London. He was only 4 years old in this photo.

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Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright who became one of the most popular playwrights in London. He was only 4 years old in this photo.

This kid would grow up to become a pioneer of science.

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Thomas Edison is pictured here at the age of 14. He engineered many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures.

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Thomas Edison is pictured here at the age of 14. He engineered many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures.

She may not look like it, but this little girl loves all things mystery. Who is she?

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It's Agatha Christie! She was an English writer best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short stories. She's credited as one of the best mystery writers out there.

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It's Agatha Christie! She was an English writer best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short stories. She's credited as one of the best mystery writers out there.

Which little actor could this be?

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That's little Jimmy Stewart sitting with his family! He was pretty much the "American standard" for men!

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That's little Jimmy Stewart sitting with his family! He was pretty much the "American standard" for men!

He would end up becoming one of the most influential leaders in recent history. 

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15-year-old Winston Churchill is in this photograph from 1889. He's posing with his mother Jennie, and his brother Jack. Winston Churchill went on to become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.

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15-year-old Winston Churchill is in this photograph from 1889. He's posing with his mother Jennie, and his brother Jack. Winston Churchill went on to become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War.

Who is this little baby boy?

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This is Ernest Hemingway! This portrait was taken in 1900.

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This is Ernest Hemingway! This portrait was taken in 1900.

Who is this little cowboy?

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This little kid is Gary Cooper! He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice.

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This little kid is Gary Cooper! He won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice.

This sweet little girl ended up having one incredible set of pipes!

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This is a photo of little Billie Holiday in 1917. She went on to become one of the most influential jazz singers of all time!

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This is a photo of little Billie Holiday in 1917. She went on to become one of the most influential jazz singers of all time!

Which Hollywood actor is this?

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This is everybody's favorite Italian actor, Rudolfo Valentino. He moved to America and quickly became a sensation!

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This is everybody's favorite Italian actor, Rudolfo Valentino. He moved to America and quickly became a sensation!

She would grow up to become a First Lady.

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This is little Jackie O! She married President John F. Kennedy and is regarded as one of the most popular and strong First Lady's out there.

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This is little Jackie O! She married President John F. Kennedy and is regarded as one of the most popular and strong First Lady's out there.

The apple sure doesn't fall far from the tree judging my this photo!

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This is Buster Keaton at six years old with his comical parents. He grew up in a vaudeville acting troop, which makes sense! 

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This is Buster Keaton at six years old with his comical parents. He grew up in a vaudeville acting troop, which makes sense! 

This little girl was destined to become an actress. 

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This is little Elizabeth Taylor! At the time of this photo, she had no idea about the mark she would leave on this world!

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This is little Elizabeth Taylor! At the time of this photo, she had no idea about the mark she would leave on this world!

Which famous actor is this?

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This is Natalie Wood! In this photo, she was on set for Miracle on 34th Street in 1947.

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This is Natalie Wood! In this photo, she was on set for Miracle on 34th Street in 1947.

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