1. Abdul kalam was unmaried.
2. Born on October 15, 1931, Kalam came from a humble background. He sold newspapers to support his family financially when he was a kid.
3. Before becoming the president, Dr. Kalam worked as an Aerospace Engineer with DRDO and ISRO. He was called the “Missile Man” of India.
4. Dr. Kalam’s infectious personality had not just inspired Indians but also people across the globe.
5. Kalam was nominated for Youth Icon of the Year award by MTV in 2003 and 2006. His age was 73 and 76 respectively then.
6. Kalam Is So Caring.
7. His autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography, first published in English, has been translated into 13 languages including French and Chinese.
8. Kalam was recipient of Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna.
9. Dr. Kalam was much more than a political figure. He was a scientist, writer, inspirational speaker and motivational figure.
10. He was also a recipient of honorary doctorates from 40 universities.
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