Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary 2023 Date: Know All About the Day To Remember and Honour the 'Missile Man of India'
Dr Kalam's life and teachings continue to serve as a source of inspiration for students, scientists, and leaders worldwide even today. He was popularly known as the ‘Missile Man of India’ for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.
The birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, is celebrated every year on October 15 across India. Kalam, whose full name was Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. He spent the next four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes: Celebrate Indian Aerospace Scientist and Former President's Birth Anniversary by Sharing Motivational Thoughts and Images With Family and Friends.
This year, India will celebrate the 92nd birth anniversary of the legendary leader. Kalam was noted and known for his integrity and simple lifestyle. Notably, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary is celebrated as World Students' Day across India. If you are looking online for Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary 2023 date and the significance of the day, we have you covered. Scroll down to learn more about the day.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary 2023 Date
Dr Abdul Kalam's Birth Anniversary 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary Significance
Dr Kalam's life and teachings continue to serve as a source of inspiration for students, scientists, and leaders worldwide even today. He was popularly known as the ‘Missile Man of India’ for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.
Dr Kalam played a pivotal organisational, technical, and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974. His emphasis on education, patriotism, and the pursuit of knowledge has left an indelible mark on Indian society and beyond.
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