International Students' Day
Remembering student courage, one November 17 at a time.
International Students' Day traces back to November 17, 1939, when Nazi forces stormed Prague's universities after student protests against the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, executing nine student leaders and sending over a thousand students to concentration camps. The International Students' Council in London formally declared the date in 1941 in their memory. Explore our Quotes collection for words that honour their courage.