Mikhail Kalashnikov, father of the AK-47, turns 90 09:13 10/11/2009 Then-Soviet soldier Kalashnikov was inspired to design the weapon after being wounded in 1941 during WWII. While his first attempts were deemed unsuccessful, he was given a position in weapons development, and by
1947 he had perfected his masterpiece. Since then, the AK-47 has become the most widespread and famous...