6 September 1960Head of State RoleLeopold Sedar Senghor
Senghor assumes the head of state role after independence
Historical records for Senegal in 1960, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Senghor assumes the head of state role after independence
Senghor becomes first President of independent Senegal
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