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

Events

  • 1960 - Ghana becomes a republic. Kwame Nkrumah becomes the country's first elected president.[1]
  • 1964 - Kwame Nkrumah declares that there will be no other political party apart from the Convention People's Party (CPP).
  • 1966 - Nkrumah is overthrown in military coup by Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.[2]
  • February 1666 - Kwame Nkrumah overthrown in a coup d'etat.[3]
  • August 1969 - First presidential election since independence held.[4]

National holidays

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

References

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