1996 in Ghana
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1996 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1996.
Incumbents[]
- President: Jerry John Rawlings
- Vice President: Kow Nkensen Arkaah
- Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban
Events[]
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- 6th - 39th independence anniversary held.
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- 1st - Republic day celebrations held across the country.
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December[]
- Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
- 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held.[1]
Births[]
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- January 3: Koby Arthur, footballer
Deaths[]
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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[]
- ^ "Elections in Ghana". www.africanelections.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
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