Later in his life he served as Vice President of Suriname (and, therefore, head of government) from 26 January1988 to 24 December1990. His government was again overthrown in a coup led by Ivan Graanoogst. January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
On November 25, 1975, under the leadership of Prime Minister HenckArron, a Creole, Suriname was granted its independence by the Dutch parliament.
Arron was overthrown in February 1980 by a left-wing military coup from which Lieutenant Colonel Désiré (“Dési”) Bouterse emerged as the nation’s leader.
In January 1988 Ramsewak Shankar, former agriculture minister, was elected president by the National Assembly, and Arron became vice-president.
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