Dr. S. Radhakrishanan, former president of India, was a philosopher, educationalist, author and statesman. India celebrates his birthday, the 5th of September, as ‘’Teachers Day’ every year.
Dr. S Radhakrisnan, began his life as a teacher and made an immense contribution towards our nation through his creative intellect and genius of thought. Some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday on the 5thof September; to which he replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if this day is observed as Teachers’ Day instead. Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers’ Day on the 5th of September.
Dr. S Radhakrisnan, began his life as a teacher and made an immense contribution towards our nation through his creative intellect and genius of thought. Some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday on the 5thof September; to which he replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if this day is observed as Teachers’ Day instead. Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers’ Day on the 5th of September.