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See also:	Other events of 1961 History of Taiwan  • Timeline  • Years

Events in the year 1961 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 50 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents

• President – Chiang Kai-shek
• Vice President – Chen Cheng
• Premier – Chen Cheng
• Vice Premier – Wang Yun-wu

Events

February

• 20 February – The opening of Cingjing Farm in Nantou County.

April

• 1 April – The establishment of the Project National Glory office.^[1]

July

• 7 July – The establishment of Taipei Broadcasting Station.

October

• 10 October – 50th Double Ten Day.
• 23 October – The establishment of Taiwan Stock Exchange.
• 31 October – The establishment of Republic of China Armed Forces Museum in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.

Births

• 7 June – Eric Chu, Mayor of New Taipei (2010–2015, 2016-2018).
• 18 June – Chao Chuan, singer.
• 31 August – Lu Shiow-yen, Mayor of Taichung.
• 1 September – Jody Chiang, singer.
• 2 October – Wang Ju-hsuan, Minister of Council of Labor Affairs (2008–2012).
• 12 November – Su Jain-rong, Ministry of Finance.
• 25 December – Lin Hsi-yao, Vice Premier of the Republic of China.