APJ Abdul Kalam - 1931-2015
Kalam was born in Rameshwaram as a kid, he sold newspapers to support his family. He earned a degree in physics in 1954 and studied Aerospace Engineering at Madras Institute Of Technology. He designed India's first indigenous hovercraft at the start of his career.
He served as chief project coordinator for Pokhran II nuclear tests. Earning him the name "Missile Man Of India." He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997.
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