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. 31 December 1981 - the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) forms a new government. 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."
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