Kalam's 9th Death Anniversary | 29 Jul 2024

Source: HT

27th July is observed as the death anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He is an inspiration for Indians due to his unparalleled dedication as a scientist, teacher, and the 11th President of India (2002-07).

About:

  • Born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
  • He graduated in Science from St Joseph's College, Trichy in 1954 and specialised in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1957.
  • He is one of the most distinguished scientists in India with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 48 Universities and institutions in India and abroad.
  • He planned programmes to produce a number of successful missiles, which helped earn him the nickname “Missile Man of India”.

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