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1960s in Ghana

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1960s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1960 to 1969.

Incumbents

  • President: Kwame Nkrumah from 1960 to 1966

Events

  • 1960 - Ghana becomes a republic. Kwame Nkrumah becomes the country's first elected president.
  • 1964 - Kwame Nkrumah declares that there will be no other political party apart from the Convention People's Party (CPP).
  • February 1966 - Kwame Nkrumah overthrown in a coup d'état by Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.
  • August 1969 - First presidential election since independence held.

National holidays

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • March 6: Independence Day
  • May 1: Labor Day
  • December 25: Christmas
  • December 26: Boxing Day

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

References

References

  1. "Ghana profile". www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. "The Country Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com.
  3. "The National Liberation Council and the Busia Years". www.ghanaweb.com.
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