French Dahomey was a French colony and part of French West Africa from 1894 to 1958. After World War II, by the establishment of the French Fourth Republic in 1947, Dahomey became part of the French Union with an increased autonomy. On 4 October 1958 the French Fifth Republic was established and the French Union became the French Community.The colony became the …

On 4 December 1958, the Republic was proclaimed and Dahomey becomes an independent state on 1 August 1960 and is admitted to the UN. Elections were won by the Parti Dahomeen de L'Unite. ... Historical Timelineof DAHOMEY 1486 - 1960. Wikipedia: History of Benin Wikipedia article about the modern nation of Benin, which encompasses the former ...