Full Name: Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov
Profession: Inventor
Biography: Kalashnikov designed the famous AK-47 assault rifle, and its variants the AKM and the AK-74.
Its low production costs, performance under harsh conditions and widespread availability have made it one of the most prolific weapons in history.
Born: November 10, 1919
Birthplace: Kurya, Altai Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 23, 2013 (aged 94)
Cause of Death: Gastric hemorrhage
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Historical Events
- 1947-07-06 The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union
- 1990-05-16 Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov, the creators of the M16 rifle and the AK-47 rifle respectively, meet in Washington, D.C.
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