<P> The idea of celebrating Teachers ' Day took root in many countries during the 19th century ; in most cases , they celebrate a local educator or an important milestone in education . This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates , unlike many other International Days . For example , Argentina has commemorated Domingo Faustino Sarmiento 's death on 11 September ) since 1915 ; while in India Guru Purnima is traditionally observed as a day to venerate teachers , the birthday of the second president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ( 5 September ) is also celebrated as Teacher 's Day since 1962 . </P>
<P> The idea of celebrating Teachers ' Day took root in many countries during the 19th century ; in most cases , they celebrate a local educator or an important milestone in education . This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates , unlike many other International Days . For example , Argentina has commemorated Domingo Faustino Sarmiento 's death on 11 September ) since 1915 ; while in India Guru Purnima is traditionally observed as a day to venerate teachers , the birthday of the second president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ( 5 September ) is also celebrated as Teacher 's Day since 1962 . </P>
when was first teacher 's day celebrated in india
when was first teacher 's day celebrated in india
1962
1962