1950s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1950 to 1959.
Incumbents Prime Minister: Kwame Nkrumah from 1957 to 1960
Events 1957 March - Ghana becomes independent with Kwame Nkrumah as prime minister. 1958, 5–13 December - Ghana hosts the first All-African Peoples' Conference 1959 - Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences established
National holidays January 1: New Year's Day March 6: Independence Day May 1: Labor Day December 25: Christmas December 26: Boxing Day
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the founding of their towns. These are also "special days."
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