Can You Name Every One of These Iconic Celebs?

Throughout history, some celebrities are bound to stand out more than others. They are remembered for their talents, their looks, or their contributions to the world. Generations long after their time still know the names and stories of these formerly famous faces. Can you name them all?

This man was the 44th President, what is his name?

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Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States, serving in office for two terms. He was a Democrat who was then succeeded by Donald Trump of the Republican party. 

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Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States, serving in office for two terms. He was a Democrat who was then succeeded by Donald Trump of the Republican party. 

Who is this singer?

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Janis Joplin sang rock, soul and blues songs that she typically wrote herself. She was one of the most successful rockstars of the time period, best known for her eclectic onstage persona. 

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Janis Joplin sang rock, soul and blues songs that she typically wrote herself. She was one of the most successful rockstars of the time period, best known for her eclectic onstage persona. 

Who was this tech mogul?

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Bill Gates was, at one point, the richest man in the world. This was due to smart investments, and more importantly, the invention of Microsoft, which led to his success. 

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Bill Gates was, at one point, the richest man in the world. This was due to smart investments, and more importantly, the invention of Microsoft, which led to his success. 

Who was this kind-hearted woman?

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Mother Teresa is remembered for her work in the missionary, bringing help to those who were hurting. She opened soup kitchens, dispensaries, mobile clinics, children's and family counselling programs to poor parts of India. 

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Mother Teresa is remembered for her work in the missionary, bringing help to those who were hurting. She opened soup kitchens, dispensaries, mobile clinics, children's and family counselling programs to poor parts of India. 

Who was this beloved writer?

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If you've read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", you've read the works of American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer Mark Twain. 

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If you've read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", you've read the works of American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer Mark Twain. 

Who was this famous flyer?

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Amelia Earhart made history, but not for what she intended. She was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. However, her plane went missing and she was never seen again...

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Amelia Earhart made history, but not for what she intended. She was the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. However, her plane went missing and she was never seen again...

Who was this former Preisdent?

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, best known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while watching a play.  

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, best known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while watching a play.  

Can you name this famous figure?

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Long live the Queen! Elizabeth II is the current reigning ruler of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. She was married to Prince Phillip and was born in 1926.

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Long live the Queen! Elizabeth II is the current reigning ruler of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. She was married to Prince Phillip and was born in 1926.

Who is this famous baseball player?

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Jackie Robinson changed the face of baseball forever. In 1947, Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 

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Jackie Robinson changed the face of baseball forever. In 1947, Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 

Can you name this famed writer?

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Ernest Hemmingway was a journalist, novelist, short-story writer, and sportsman who is remembered as one of the greatest writers who ever lived. His whimsical life and short writing style made him very popular. 

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Ernest Hemmingway was a journalist, novelist, short-story writer, and sportsman who is remembered as one of the greatest writers who ever lived. His whimsical life and short writing style made him very popular. 

Who was this blonde actress?

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Jayne Mansfield was a beloved American film, theater, and TV actress. She also was a singer and one of the very first Playboy Playmates. She was also one of the earliest sex symbols in America. 

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Jayne Mansfield was a beloved American film, theater, and TV actress. She also was a singer and one of the very first Playboy Playmates. She was also one of the earliest sex symbols in America. 

Who was this entrepenuer? 

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Without Walt Disney, all of the Disney memories you have would be nonexistent! The mogul reinvented the genre of children's entertainment, creating a whole new world in the process (no pun intended). 

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Without Walt Disney, all of the Disney memories you have would be nonexistent! The mogul reinvented the genre of children's entertainment, creating a whole new world in the process (no pun intended). 

Who is this famous rockstar?

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Paul McCartney is the most successful artist to come out of the empire that was The Beatles. The band broke records upon their debut, spawning a generation of mop-top haircuts. 

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Paul McCartney is the most successful artist to come out of the empire that was The Beatles. The band broke records upon their debut, spawning a generation of mop-top haircuts. 

Can you name this acting legend?

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Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous faces of the 1950s classical film era. The English-American actress also worked as a businesswoman and humanitarian throughout her lifetime. 

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Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous faces of the 1950s classical film era. The English-American actress also worked as a businesswoman and humanitarian throughout her lifetime. 

Who was this activist?

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Malcom X was an influential speaker, minister, and human rights activist who advocated for black citizens during the civil rights movement. He is specially remembered for speaking on behalf of the Nation of Islam.

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Malcom X was an influential speaker, minister, and human rights activist who advocated for black citizens during the civil rights movement. He is specially remembered for speaking on behalf of the Nation of Islam.

Who was this artist?

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Andy Warhol is remembered as one of the biggest celebrity artists in history. Famous for his pop-art creations, his works have been the subject of debate due to their mundane but unique appearance.

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Andy Warhol is remembered as one of the biggest celebrity artists in history. Famous for his pop-art creations, his works have been the subject of debate due to their mundane but unique appearance.

Name that basketball player!

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Michael Jordan wasn't just the main man from Space Jam, he's also one of the most successful basketball players who ever lived. Thanks to his performance, the NBA was popularized around the globe in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Michael Jordan wasn't just the main man from Space Jam, he's also one of the most successful basketball players who ever lived. Thanks to his performance, the NBA was popularized around the globe in the 1980s and 1990s.

Who was this super stuntman?

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Bruce Lee is likely the most famous martial arts performer. He used his skills in his successful acting career, performing his own stunts and staying in great shape. Born in Hong Kong, he was an actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor and philosopher.

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Bruce Lee is likely the most famous martial arts performer. He used his skills in his successful acting career, performing his own stunts and staying in great shape. Born in Hong Kong, he was an actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor and philosopher.

Name this former President!

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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. He was beloved by the country, but he was brutally assassinated while in a car in Dallas, TX. Lee Harvey Oswald was found guilty of the murder. 

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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. He was beloved by the country, but he was brutally assassinated while in a car in Dallas, TX. Lee Harvey Oswald was found guilty of the murder. 

Can you remember the name of this activist?

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Martin Luther King Jr. was the most well-known activist for the civil rights movement, remembered for his "I Have a Dream" speech. He was a minister and advocate from 1955 until his assassination on his motel balcony in 1968.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was the most well-known activist for the civil rights movement, remembered for his "I Have a Dream" speech. He was a minister and advocate from 1955 until his assassination on his motel balcony in 1968.

Can you name this famous boxer?

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Muhammad Ali was one of the first celebrity boxers, nicknamed "The Greatest" for his overwhelming success. An activist, and philanthropist, he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century.

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Muhammad Ali was one of the first celebrity boxers, nicknamed "The Greatest" for his overwhelming success. An activist, and philanthropist, he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century.

What is the name of this musician?

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John Lennon was one of the four Beatles members, remembered for his immaculate songwriitng ability as well as his brutal assassination. His marriage to Yoko Ono was often picked at by media and fans. 

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John Lennon was one of the four Beatles members, remembered for his immaculate songwriitng ability as well as his brutal assassination. His marriage to Yoko Ono was often picked at by media and fans. 

This inventor was increidbly famous, what's his name?

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Albert Einstein is known for fostering important movements in the field of science. His work on the theory of relativity remains his most influential, though he also contributed to all aspects of research and discovery. 

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Albert Einstein is known for fostering important movements in the field of science. His work on the theory of relativity remains his most influential, though he also contributed to all aspects of research and discovery. 

Who was this famous royal family member?

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Princess Diana was wildly popular with the public after she married Charles, the Prince of Wales. Known for her activism and divorce from the royal family, Diana was also famously killed in a car accident in 1997. 

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Princess Diana was wildly popular with the public after she married Charles, the Prince of Wales. Known for her activism and divorce from the royal family, Diana was also famously killed in a car accident in 1997. 

Who's this musician?

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Bob Dylan's role as an American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist made him a truly iconic figure over the years. His performances and many albums have kept him in the public eye for almost 50 years.

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Bob Dylan's role as an American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist made him a truly iconic figure over the years. His performances and many albums have kept him in the public eye for almost 50 years.

Who is this edgy teen?

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James Dean was an icon of his era, known for acting in films like "Rebel Without a Cause," which almost always painted him as an angsty, edgy teenager. At the young age of 24, James died in a car accident. 

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James Dean was an icon of his era, known for acting in films like "Rebel Without a Cause," which almost always painted him as an angsty, edgy teenager. At the young age of 24, James died in a car accident. 

Who was this starlet?

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Audrey Hepburn was a fashion, activism, and acting icon. Rememered for her dainty figure and variety of roles, she acted in famous flicks like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" playing the protagonist Holly Golightly. 

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Audrey Hepburn was a fashion, activism, and acting icon. Rememered for her dainty figure and variety of roles, she acted in famous flicks like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" playing the protagonist Holly Golightly. 

Can you name this famous face?

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Dean Martin was a beloved singer, actor, comedian and producer. His namesake even became his career on "The Dean Martin Show." He sang famous hit singles like "That’s Amore” and “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head."

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Dean Martin was a beloved singer, actor, comedian and producer. His namesake even became his career on "The Dean Martin Show." He sang famous hit singles like "That’s Amore” and “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head."

Name this actress!

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Grace Kelly went from Hollywood's it-girl to Monaco royalty overnight. She was famous for her acting, but once Prince Rainier III offered his hand in marriage, she left acting at 26 and became Princess of Monaco.

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Grace Kelly went from Hollywood's it-girl to Monaco royalty overnight. She was famous for her acting, but once Prince Rainier III offered his hand in marriage, she left acting at 26 and became Princess of Monaco.

Who was this comedy legend?

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Lucille Ball was famous for her fiery red hair and fierce spirit. She starred in all her own sitcoms like "I Love Lucy", "Life With Lucy" and "Here's Lucy!" She went on to become the first woman to run a major TV studio.

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Lucille Ball was famous for her fiery red hair and fierce spirit. She starred in all her own sitcoms like "I Love Lucy", "Life With Lucy" and "Here's Lucy!" She went on to become the first woman to run a major TV studio.

Name this actor!

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Marlon Brando, once known for popularizing the Stanislavski system of acting, is now known for his large body of work.  He even played the iconic role of Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather." He was also a vocal activist for Native Americans.

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Marlon Brando, once known for popularizing the Stanislavski system of acting, is now known for his large body of work.  He even played the iconic role of Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather." He was also a vocal activist for Native Americans.

Who is she?

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Brigitte Bardot was an icon of the '50s and '60s due to her status as a French model, actress, and singer.  She was so fashionable, she had a style named after her. Any top or dress with a wide-open neck exposing both shoulders is now known as the Bardot neckline. 

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Brigitte Bardot was an icon of the '50s and '60s due to her status as a French model, actress, and singer.  She was so fashionable, she had a style named after her. Any top or dress with a wide-open neck exposing both shoulders is now known as the Bardot neckline. 

Who was this classic crooner?

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Frank Sinatra didn't just have the bluest eyes in showbusiness, he also had the best voice. He sold over 150 million records around the world, breaking records and making him one of the best selling artists who ever lived. 

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Frank Sinatra didn't just have the bluest eyes in showbusiness, he also had the best voice. He sold over 150 million records around the world, breaking records and making him one of the best selling artists who ever lived. 

Name this icon!

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The term "blonde bombshell" was coined for actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the most famous faces throughout the 1950s. 

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The term "blonde bombshell" was coined for actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the most famous faces throughout the 1950s. 

Who was this guy?

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Actor John Wayne consistently topped the box office with his Western films for upwards of 30 years. Over the course of his career, the actor had a starring role in exactly  142 films. Of those movies, 83 of them were of the Western genre.

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Actor John Wayne consistently topped the box office with his Western films for upwards of 30 years. Over the course of his career, the actor had a starring role in exactly  142 films. Of those movies, 83 of them were of the Western genre.

Name this comedy legend!

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Bob Hope was a stand-up comedian rememered for his hilarious subject material and quick wit. He was also a vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. He hosted the Academy awards 19 times, more than anyone before or since. 

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Bob Hope was a stand-up comedian rememered for his hilarious subject material and quick wit. He was also a vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. He hosted the Academy awards 19 times, more than anyone before or since. 

Who is she?

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Raquel Welch isn't just another pretty face. This iconic actress and singer debuted on the big screen back in the 1960s. Unlike many from her era, she is still acting in film and TV today.

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Raquel Welch isn't just another pretty face. This iconic actress and singer debuted on the big screen back in the 1960s. Unlike many from her era, she is still acting in film and TV today.

Who was this musician?

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Elvis isn't just the icon of the rock and roll genre, he's the King of it! The heartthrob was considered controversial for the period for his dance moves and onstage persona, but the teens loved his sound. 

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Elvis isn't just the icon of the rock and roll genre, he's the King of it! The heartthrob was considered controversial for the period for his dance moves and onstage persona, but the teens loved his sound. 

Can you name this singer?

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THough those might be his siblings, there can only be one Michael Jackson. Nicknamed the "King of Pop", Michael sang iconic hits like "Man in the MIrror", "Beat It" and "Billie Jean". He died due to a drug overdose in 2009.

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THough those might be his siblings, there can only be one Michael Jackson. Nicknamed the "King of Pop", Michael sang iconic hits like "Man in the MIrror", "Beat It" and "Billie Jean". He died due to a drug overdose in 2009.

Who is this former TV host?

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Oprah Winfrey is the one and only Queen of Daytime Television. Her several years on The Oprah Winfrey Show made her a household name, which she cultivated to start her own charities, fundrasiers, TV network, magazine, and more. She's an empire!

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Oprah Winfrey is the one and only Queen of Daytime Television. Her several years on The Oprah Winfrey Show made her a household name, which she cultivated to start her own charities, fundrasiers, TV network, magazine, and more. She's an empire!

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