1960s in Ghana

none 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.Ghana profile https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13434226 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 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.The Country Ghana http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/ www.ghanaweb.com 21 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516150223/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/ 16 May 2011 live August 1969 - First presidential election since independence held.The National Liberation Council and the Busia Years http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/1966-71.php 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 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