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