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In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."
2011 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2011.
Ghana gained independence from the British on 6 March 1957. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The country became a republic on July 1, 1960.
2012 in Ghana details events of note that has been predicted to happen in the Ghana in the year 2012.
2007 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in that year.
2003 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2003.
2002 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2002.
2001 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2001.
The following lists events that happened during 2000 in Ghana.
1999 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1999.
1998 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in 1998.
1997 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1997.
1995 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1995.
1994 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1994.
1993 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1993.
1992 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1992.
1991 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1991.
1990 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 1990.
1960s in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the years 1960 to 1969.
Founders' Day is a national public holiday observed to commemorate the contributions of all the people, notably the "Big Six" who led the struggle for Ghana's independence. The Founder's Day was formerly called "Founder's Day" with the letter "S" appearing after an apostrophe and it was celebrated to earmark the achievements of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
The Independence Day of Ghana is a national holiday celebrated yearly. This day is an official state holiday for the citizens of Ghana both within and in the diaspora to honour and celebrate the Heroes of Ghana who led the country to attain its independence. The Independence Day is celebrated on March 6 every year. Independence Day is also remembrance of the day that marks the declaration of Ghanaian independence from the British colonial rule. The first Prime Minister of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, became the Head of Government from 1957 to 1960. On Wednesday, 6 March 1957 Kwame Nkrumah declared to the people of Ghana about their freedom, he added that, "the African People are capable of managing their own affairs and Ghana our beloved country is free forever." Ghana was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve its independence from European colonial rule. Many Ghanaians who have had the opportunity to serve as president have remembered the occasion and made Ghana Independence Day a public holiday to celebrate. Granting the day as a national holiday is well recognized such that, if 6 March of a year fell on a weekend of the Independence Day celebration, the working day that follows which is a Monday will be granted and observed as a holiday by the whole nation. Many Presidents from other African countries and Europe have been invited to Ghana to join in the celebration either as Guest Speakers or Invited Guests since the reign of former President Kwame Nkrumah till now.
