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1996 in Ghana

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See also:
  
Other events of 1996 Timeline of Ghanian history

1996 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1996.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Jerry John Rawlings
  • Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah

    • March

  • 6th - 39th independence anniversary held.

    • July

  • 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.

    • December

  • Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
  • 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held.

    • Births

  • January 3: Koby Arthur, footballer

    • 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 foundation of their town. These are also "special days."

    References

    1996 in Ghana Wikipedia
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