1950s in Ghana
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1950s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1950 to 1959.
Incumbents
- Prime Minister: Kwame Nkrumah from 1957 to 1960
Events
- 1957 March - Ghana becomes independent with Kwame Nkrumah as prime minister.[1][2]
- 1958, 5–13 December - Ghana hosts the first All-African Peoples' Conference
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 founding of their towns. These are also "special days."
