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

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