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1999 in Ghana

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1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Jerry John Rawlings
  • Vice President: John Atta Mills
  • March

  • 6 March - 42nd independence anniversary
  • 15 March - President Rawlings attends a state dinner held in his honour by U.S President Bill Clinton.
  • July

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

  • 14th - President Jerry Rawlings attends the burial service for the late Okyenhene, Osagyefo Kuntunkununku II at Kibi.
  • Deaths

  • 22 April - Former vice-president W. de Graft Johnson dies in London after a short illness.
  • 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

    1999 in Ghana Wikipedia