1975 Event Dahomey becomes Benin 1960 Event Benin (Dahomey) gains independence from France 1960 Event Ivory Coast, Dahomey, Upper Volta and Niger declare independence 1958 Event Dahomey (Benin), Ivory Coast become autonomous within French Community 1880 Birthday Aida Overton Walker, U.S. dancer/singer, In Dahomey, Salome
