10 Lesser Known Facts About APJ Abdul Kalam 

“Don’t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in the second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.” 

- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 

Sold Newspapers -  Adul Kalam sold newspapers to support his family as a child. 

Failed to Get Into IAF -  He failed to get into the Indian Air Force because he stood ninth on the list of candidates, and there were only eight vacancies. 

Worked with DRDO & ISRO -  He worked as a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for many years. 

Missile Man of India -  He is known as the "Missile Man of India" for his contributions to the development of India's missile program. 

11th President of India -  He was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. 

Writer -  He was a prolific writer and wrote over 20 books, including his autobiography, Wings of Fire. 

Popular Among Students -  He was a popular speaker and was known for his inspirational talks to students and young people. 

Died in 2015 -  He died on July 27, 2015, while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong. 

Awarded Bharat Ratna -  He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1997. 

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