1960s in Ghana

Overview of Ghana-related events during the 1960's

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

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).
February 1966 - Kwame Nkrumah overthrown in a coup d'état by Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka.^[2]
August 1969 - First presidential election since independence held.^[3]

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

^ "Ghana profile". www.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 June 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.

History

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