1999_in_Ghana
1999 in Ghana
List of events
1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999.
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.[1]
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.[2]
September
October
November
December
- 22 April - Former vice-president Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson dies in London after a short illness.[3]
- 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."
- "President Clinton Hosts State Dinner For Jerry Rawlings, Ghana's President". www.findarticles.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- "President Rawlings at Okyenhene's funeral". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- "Former vice-president de Graft Johnson is dead". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.