Historical figures in Accra
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1957 to 1974. The most recorded lives are Elizabeth II, Martin Luther King Jr. and Kofi Annan. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Royalty, across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Elizabeth II
in 1961
1 moment here
Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…
Martin Luther King Jr.
in 1957
1 moment here
American Baptist minister and civil-rights leader who advanced racial equality through nonviolent protest.…
Kofi Annan
in 1974
1 moment here
Ghanaian diplomat and statesman who served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.…
Moments
- 1957 Witnesses Ghanaian independence Martin Luther King Jr.
- 1961 Visited Ghana despite security fears Elizabeth II
- 1974 Manager at Ghana Tourist Development Company Kofi Annan