Every year, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 5, 2024, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned scholar and the second President of India.
Teachers’ Day 2024: A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. Every year, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 5, 2024, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned scholar and the second President of India.
Teachers act as mentors, role models, and confidants, helping students navigate academic and personal challenges. Teachers Day is a chance to honor the vital role of educators and to thank them for their unwavering dedication to nurturing and inspiring the next generation.
Born on September 5, 1888, Dr S Radhakrishnan was born into a Telugu family. He served as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. Before becoming the President of India, Dr. Radhakrishnan served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. Read 10 amazing facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Tamil Nadu, India. His birthday is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India.
- First Vice President of India: He served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962, and later as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
- Renowned Philosopher: Dr. Radhakrishnan was a distinguished philosopher and was known for his work in comparative religion and philosophy, particularly his interpretation of Indian thought to the West.
- Author of Influential Works: He wrote several influential books, including “The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore”, “The Hindu View of Life”, and “An Idealist View of Life”.
- Bharat Ratna Awardee: In 1954, Dr. Radhakrishnan was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, for his exceptional contribution to education and philosophy.
- The first Teachers’ Day was celebrated on September 5, 1962, on his 77th birthday