Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen "A. P. J." Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering. 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) and was intimately involved in India's civilian space program and military missile development efforts.After graduating from the Madras Institute of Technology in 1960, Kalam joined the Aeronautical Development Establishment of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a scientist. Kalam was noted for his integrity and his simple lifestyle. He never owned a television, and was in the habit of waking up at 6:30 or 7 a.m and sleeping by 2 a.m. His few personal possessions included his books, his veena, some articles of clothing, a CD player and a laptop at his death.
Here are the few Interesting facts about great Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam:
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam likes to watch sports, the only cricketer he followed in twitter is VVS Laxman
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam started his carrer as a scientist by designing a small helicoptor for the Indian army
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam was a pure vegetarian throughout his life and preferred only two south indian dishes for his main meals
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam wanted to become a pilot but failed to achieve it. Instead he became a Rocket Scientist
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the mentor and guide of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. He use to give him valuable advice when ever required.
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam is the only president who entered Rashtrapati bhavan with only one suitcase and left with one more(his books).
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam was an expert in playing Saraswati and Veena. He loves to play those Musical Instruments
Switzerland celebrates Science Day on May 26th of every year to mark Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's visit to the country on that day.
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam started a trust PURA(Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) and gave all his life savings to that.
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam is known to write his own Thank you cards as he doesn't prefer personalized ones.
When Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam was president, he took to "Yahoo! Answers" and posted a Question:"what should we do to free our planet from terrorism?".
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam favourite Subjects were Physics and Mathematics these propelled him to become a scientist.
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