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See also:	Other events of 1996 Timeline of Ghanaian history

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

January

February

March

• 6th - 39th independence anniversary held.

April

May

June

July

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

August

September

October

November

December

• Annual Farmers' Day celebrations held in all regions of the country.
• 7th - Presidential and parliamentary elections held.

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

1. "Elections in Ghana". www.africanelections.tripod.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.

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