Days and Years Section 1
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, also known as Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888 - 17 April 1975) born in Tiruttani of Tamil Nadu State in India, was an Indian philosopher and statesman.
He was the first Vice President of India (1952 - 1962) and subsequently the second President of India
His birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on 5 September.
World Environment Day (WED) occurs on 5 June every year, and is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1973, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
Its popularly known as World Non Tobacco Day. World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31.
The objective of observing World No Tobacco Day is to reduce tobacco consumption which can lead to deadly diseases like cancer and early death. Individuals, non-profit organisations and public health organisations actively participate in making this day a success by distributing placards and displaying posters with the latest information on the ill-effects of consuming tobacco and smoking.