Birth of Avul Pakir Jainul Abdul Kalam
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is born at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
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Avul Pakir Jainul Abdul Kalam Biography and Timeline
Follow Avul Pakir Jainul Abdul Kalam through 7 dated historical records for India.
Avul Pakir Jainul Abdul Kalam, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1931–2002Years on this page
1931
1981
Honours
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam receives the Padma Bhushan for his scientific and public service.
1990
Honours
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam receives the Padma Vibhushan for distinguished public service.
1997
Honours
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam receives the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
2002
Inauguration
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is sworn in as President of India.
Role range: 2002-2007
President of India
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam becomes the eleventh President of India.
Role range: 2002-2007
Election
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is elected President of India.
Role range: 2002-2007
Records, sources and methodology
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