1999 in Ghana

none 1999 1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999. Incumbents President: Jerry John Rawlings Vice President: John Atta Mills Chief Justice: Isaac Kobina Abban Events January February March 6 March - 42nd independence anniversary 15 March - President Rawlings attends a state dinner held in his honour by U.S. President Bill Clinton.President Clinton Hosts State Dinner For Jerry Rawlings, Ghana's President http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_15_95/ai_54727736/ https://web.archive.org/web/20050421042759/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_15_95/ai_54727736 usurped April 21, 2005 Jet (magazine) 15 95 20 May 2011 April May June 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.President Rawlings at Okyenhene's funeral http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=8303 www.ghanaweb.com 20 May 2011 September October November December Deaths 22 April - Former vice-president Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson dies in London after a short illness.Former vice-president de Graft Johnson is dead http://www.modernghana.com/news2/5526/3/4syte-tv-celeberates-one-year-anniversary.html www.modernghana.com 20 May 2011 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 Category:1990s in Ghana Category:Years of the 20th century in Ghana Ghana Ghana