Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957

March 6

On March 6, 1957, the Gold Coast, known today as Ghana, gained independence from Britain. 

Ghana Independence Day is celebrated in Ghana to commemorate their independence. The Ghanaian flag was designed by Theodosia Salome Okoh.

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Sources

Gold Coast (Ghana) gains independence. Gold Coast (Ghana) gains independence | South African History Online. (1957, March 6). Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/gold-coast-ghana-gains-independence#:~:text=On%206%20March%201957%2C%20the,himself%20as%20president%20for%20life.