1960s in Ghana explained

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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."

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ghana profile. www.bbc.co.uk. 18 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110622223045/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13434226. 22 June 2011 . live.
2. Web site: The Country Ghana. www.ghanaweb.com. 21 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110516150223/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/. 16 May 2011 . live.
3. Web site: The National Liberation Council and the Busia Years. www.ghanaweb.com. 21 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110516134209/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/1966-71.php. 16 May 2011 . live.