π World Teachers' Day
Where: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris
Nearby on the globe: Tour Montparnasse β π Open the 3D globe
π On This Day: October 5
October 5: World Teachers' Day. Today is World Teachers' Day, set by UNESCO. It is a day to thank the teachers all over the world who teach children to read, count and understand the world. Why not write your teacher a short thank-you note?
β¨ More events on this day
- 1905 π‘ The Wright brothers flew their Wright Flyer III for 24 miles in 39 minutes, a world record that showed their aeroplane was truly practical.
- 1962 π¨ The Beatles released their first single, 'Love Me Do', in Britain. The four young musicians from Liverpool soon became one of the most famous bands ever.
- 1984 π Marc Garneau flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger and became the first Canadian to go to space.
π§ Question of the day
Which organization set World Teachers' Day?
- FIFA
- NASA
- UNESCO
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Answer: UNESCO
Questions
What happened on October 5?
October 5: World Teachers' Day. It happened in UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
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