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1972 in Ghana

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ghana in 1972.

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Historical records for Ghana in 1972

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January

13 January 1972

Second Republic Overthrown

Akufo-Addo, Edward · Accra · President of Ghana · Government / Government of Ghana

The Second Republic ends when military officers overthrow the civilian government, terminating Akufo-Addo's presidency and suspending constitutional rule.

April

27 April 1972

Death of Kwame Nkrumah

Nkrumah, Kwame · Bucharest · Politics / Convention People's Party

Death of Kwame Nkrumah

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