International Educational Cooperation Expands
Luther Evans began his term as UNESCO Director General as the organisation continued programmes in education science and cultural exchange.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Luther Evans Biography and Timeline
Follow Luther Evans through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
Luther Evans, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1953–1957Years on this page
1953
1954
CERN Convention Comes Into Force
The convention establishing CERN entered into force in 1954. UNESCO had played an important convening role in the organisation's creation.
1955
UNESCO Headquarters Construction
UNESCO's permanent Paris headquarters was under construction while Luther Evans directed the organisation's expanding international work.
1956
International Science Cooperation Programme
UNESCO promoted exchanges of scientific information and international research coordination during Luther Evans's leadership.
1957
Postwar Literacy Partnerships
The organisation continued supporting educational development and literacy initiatives across member states under Luther Evans.
Records, sources and methodology
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