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The Kumasi Mutiny of 1901 begins.

Kumasi Mutiny of 1901

Historical event in Ghana

Kumasi Mutiny started on 18 March 1901 in Kumasi, present day Ghana, as the native troops mutinied and fired on British troops. The event persisted for three weeks because the native troops had not been paid for months despite constant promises from the British Government.
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March 18

Day of the year

March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 288 days remain until the end of the year.
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