Teachers' Day origins vary globally, but the internationally recognized World Teachers' Day is October 5th, established by UNESCO in 1994 to celebrate the anniversary of a 1966 intergovernmental conference on teacher status.
In contrast, India's Teachers' Day on September 5th commemorates the birthday of its second President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who suggested observing the day to honor teachers rather than celebrating his own birthday.
World Teachers' Day (October 5)
Origin: UNESCO established this day in 1994 to acknowledge...