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1995 in Ghana

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ghana in 1995.

Historical records for Ghana in 1995

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January

World Trade Organization Membership Begins

Rawlings, Jerry John ยท Accra ยท President of Ghana ยท Government / Government of Ghana

Ghana becomes an original member of the World Trade Organization during Rawlings's presidency, deepening participation in the multilateral trading system.

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Bosnia Peacekeeping

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท Under-Secretary-General ยท Warfare / Bosnian War

Helps manage United Nations peacekeeping responsibilities during the Bosnian War

Value Added Tax Introduced

Rawlings, Jerry John ยท Accra ยท President of Ghana ยท Government / Government of Ghana

The government introduces a value added tax as part of revenue reform, but widespread protests lead to the tax being withdrawn for redesign.

Wimbledon Volley

Yeboah, Tony ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Strikes a spectacular airborne volley for Leeds United against Wimbledon, producing one of the most celebrated goals of the Premier League era.

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