Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, was a visionary and a great orator. He was born in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu on October 15, 1931 and died on July 27, 2015.

He had a great vision for India and always dreamt of a developed India. He was an example for many to follow. Listed below are some interesting facts about him that you need to know:

 Amazing Facts About India's Missile Man!

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a scientist, a visionary, the President of India and above all the Missile Man of India. He is well known for his contribution to India’s Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998

 1) The most amazing fact about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is that he is not just an Indian icon but also an international icon

2) He was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007

3) At the time of his death on 27 July 2015, he was working as the mentor of Government's scientific visualization programme