Why Teacher's Day Celebrated on 5 September

Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 September to commemorate the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

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Dr. Radhakrishna was born on September 5, 1888 in Tiruttani, Andhra Pradesh.

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Dr. Sarvopalli Radhakrisnan was the first vice president of India and received Bharat Ratna Award for his contribution on Indian education.

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Dr. Sarvopalli Radhakrisnan was a scholar, philosopher and teacher by profession.

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Dr. Sarvopalli Radhakrisnan received 11 times nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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The practice of making Teacher's Day came into force since some students went to wish Dr. Radhakrishna on his birthday in 1962.

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Then Dr. Radhakrishna urged those students to celebrate this day (September 5) as a mark of respect for all the teachers.

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