1961 in Taiwan

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

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.