1960s in Ghana
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.[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
- 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
- ↑ "Ghana profile". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "Ghana country profile". www.news.bbc.co.uk/. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "The Country Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ↑ "The National Liberation Council and the Busia Years". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
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