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1996 in Ghana
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1996
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
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.Elections in Ghana http://africanelections.tripod.com/gh.html www.africanelections.tripod.com 20 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514094034/http://africanelections.tripod.com/gh.html 14 May 2011 live
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
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Category:Years of the 20th century in Ghana
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Category:1990s in Ghana
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