1980s in Ghana

none 1980s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1980 to 1989. Incumbents President: Hilla Limann (1979–1981) President: Jerry Rawlings (1981–2000) Events 31 December 1981 - in another Jerry Rawlings -led coup the Hilla Limann government is overthrown.The Rawlings Era http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/rawlings_era.php www.ghanaweb.com 21 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516191042/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/rawlings_era.php 16 May 2011 live 31 December 1981 - the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) forms a new government.The Second Coming of Rawlings: The First Six Years, 1982- 87 http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/1982-87.php www.ghanaweb.com 21 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516191102/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/1982-87.php 16 May 2011 live 5 January 1982 - Jerry Rawlings presents a detailed statement explaining the factors that necessitated the termination of the Third Republic in a radio broadcast. June 1982 - an attempted coup attempt discovered, those implicated are executed. 1983 - more than one million Ghanaians return to Ghana after being expelled from Nigeria. 1983-84 - widespread bush fires devastate crop production. 1987 - economic progress results in a drop of inflation to 20 percent. 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