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.
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.
Deaths 7 May – He Chengjun, 78, general. 5 November – Luo Zhuoying, 65, general.
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