Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary 2026

October 16 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 21 0

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary is marked on 15 October to honour his contributions to science, education and youth development.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
He was the 11th President of India and served from 2002 to 2007.
He was popularly known as the “Missile Man of India.”
He received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1997.
He led the development of India’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3).
SLV-3 successfully placed the Rohini satellite into near-Earth orbit in July 1980.
He played a leading role in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
His books include Wings of Fire, India 2020 and Ignited Minds.