Missile Man 2019

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam also known as Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He was born in Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering. ... He was known as the Missile Man of India for his important role in the nation's civilian space programme and military missile development.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – The Missile Man of India

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a prominent Scientist and 11th president of India. He was also known as the Missile Man of India. He was honoured with several prestigious awards including India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna in 1997. Let us study through this article about Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam biography, books, quotes, facts, family history etc.

Born: 15 October 1931, Rameswaram

Died: 27 July 2015, Shillong

Previous office: President of India (2002–2007)

Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, MORE

Education: Madras Institute Of Technology, Anna University (1955–1960), St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli (1954)

Movies: Ek Aadat.

He was known as the Missile Man of India for his important role in the nation's civilian space programme and military missile development. Also, in 1998, he made significant contributions to India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests.