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1960 in Ghana

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ghana in 1960.

Historical records for Ghana in 1960

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July

Republic Constitution Takes Effect

Nkrumah, Kwame · Accra · President of Ghana · Government / Government of Ghana

Ghana's republican constitution takes effect, replacing the governor-general with an executive presidency under Kwame Nkrumah.

Other events (month unknown)

Independence of Ghana

Nkrumah, Kwame · President of Ghana · Government / Government of Ghana

First President of the Ghana Republic

President of Ghana

Nkrumah, Kwame · President of Ghana · Government / Government of Ghana

Appointed President of the Ghana Republic

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