Timeline of Ghanaian history

Ghana gained independence from the British on 6 March 1957.[1] It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The country became a republic on 1 July 1960.

History

Prior to Independence, the country was known as the Gold Coast.

Major years and events

H.E. John Evan Atta Mills, former President of Ghana

Notable Ghanaian births

Notable Ghanaian deaths

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ghana profile". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. 1 2 "The National Liberation Council And The Busia Years, 1966-71". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  4. "DOSSIER: May 9, 2001 Stadium Disaster". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  5. "John Evans Atta Mills". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  6. "Obama Ends Ghana Visit". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  7. "Ghana govt defends sale of Ghana Telecom". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  8. "Press releases". www.tullowoil.com. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  9. 1 2 "Kwame Nkrumah Profile:". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  10. "John Agyekum Kufour Profile:". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 21 May 2011.

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